
World Cup 2018 Knockout Stage: Live-Stream Schedule for Upcoming 2nd-Round Games
The round of 16 of the 2018 FIFA Word Cup is under way, and six more tickets for the quarter-finals will be distributed in the coming days.
The standout fixture of the six may be the match between Brazil and Mexico, while Colombia and England are also expected to serve up a fantastic battle.
Sunday, July 1
Spain vs. Russia, 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET, BBC One (UK)/FS1 (U.S.)
Croatia vs. Denmark, 7 p.m. BST/2 p.m. ET, ITV (UK)/FS1 (U.S.)
Monday, July 2
Brazil vs. Mexico, 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET, ITV (UK)/FS1 (U.S.)
Belgium vs. Japan, 7 p.m. BST/2 p.m. ET, BBC One (UK)/FS1 (U.S.)
Tuesday, July 3
Sweden vs. Switzerland, 3 p.m. BST/10 a.m. ET, BBC One (UK)/FS1 (U.S.)
Colombia vs. England, 7 p.m. BST/2 p.m. ET, ITV (UK)/FS1 (U.S.)
To access the BBCiPlayer, click here. For the ITV Hub, click here. For Fox Soccer Match Pass, click here.
Mexico have been at their best when they have had space to counter, and against a Brazil team many favour to win the tournament, they should have every opportunity to play to their strengths.
The two sides started their mental warfare days ago, with El Tri captain Andres Guardado taking a shot at Selecao star Neymar:
Brazil have yet to dominate a match, but even when they haven't been at their best, the Selecao have been able to coast on talent. They hae yet to face a forward as dangerous as Hirving Lozano, however, and he will like his chances against a defence without Dani Alves. Marcelo also suffered a knock against Serbia.
England's loss against Belgium saw them end up on what many believe is the weaker side of the bracket, but they will have to navigate a tricky challenge from Colombia.
The South Americans have flashed their remarkable talent at times this tournament, and when they are at their best, they can beat just about anyone. Consistency is the main issue plaguing the side, as well as star man James Rodriguez's health:
Without the Bayern Munich midfielder, Colombia are a far inferior team, so the Three Lions will be hoping he isn't fit enough to feature.
On paper, the closest match should be the one between Switzerland and Sweden, two well-organised, battle-tested teams who had impressive runs in the difficult UEFA qualifying campaign.
Sweden overcame Italy via a play-off to reach Russia and have already beaten Mexico in the tournament, while Switzerland have quietly worked their way into the top 10 of the FIFA rankings with consistently good football.

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