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World Cup 2018 LIVE: Latest news and updates from last-16 plus Neymar reaction after Brazil beat Mexico and Belgium win against Japan

All the latest news and updates from day 20 of the World Cup

Harry Latham-Coyle
Tuesday 03 July 2018 09:40 BST
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Colombia v England: World Cup last 16 preview

The 2018 World Cup is well underway in Russia.

It’s day 20 and the final two games in the round of 16 take place, with England looking to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2006 as they face Group H winners Colombia. First up, Sweden take on Switzerland with the winner awaiting either the Three Lions or the Colombians in the next round, with all eyes on Harry Kane’s side as they look to rediscover their form.

Belgium, who beat England last time out, nearly came unstuck in their last-16 encounter on Monday night as Japan pushed them all the way in a last-gasp 3-2 victory. That win, coming through a last-minute goal from Nacer Chadli, books Belgium a quarter-final against Brazil, who earlier in the day came through their clash with Mexico in a comfortable 2-0 victory.

We will have all the latest news, views, pictures and video direct from Russia throughout the day as we pick up the pace at the biggest football tournament in the world.


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Another unpleasant story - the Danish FA are reporting that striker Nicolai Jorgensen has received death threats.

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2018 13:28
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Team news from St. Petersburg. Captain Stephan Lichtsteiner and Fabian Schar are suspended for the Swiss. Michael Lang and the experienced Johan Djourou come in.

Sebastian Larsson similarly misses out for Sweden. Gustav Svensson comes in to midfield. Andreas Granqvist does play, however, despite his wife being due to give birth today.

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One thing you can say about Switzerland is that their flag is a huge plus...

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30 minutes away from kick-off in St. Petersburg. Join ​Molly Hudson for detailed coverage:

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2018 14:34
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Soon. The Swiss are ready.

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The penultimate Round of 16 game has begun. Will it be Sweden or Switzerland?

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2018 15:00
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A couple of very good chances for Sweden early on, but Marcus Berg volleyed high and wide and Manuel Akanji made an excellent block for the Swiss. 0-0 with 11 minutes gone.

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2018 15:11
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Gareth Southgate is likely to make nine changes to the starting line-up against Colombia:

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2018 15:14
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A top save from Yann Sommer! Diving to his right he gets his fingertips to a bouncing volley and keeps the score at 0-0. Half-an-hour gone in St. Petersburg.

Harry Latham-Coyle3 July 2018 15:30

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