The group stage matches of the 23rd World Football Championship, which started on June 11, continue.
Medianews.az reports that on June 17, matches will take place in Groups I, J, K, and L.
In Group I, Norway – Iraq; in Group J, Argentina – Algeria and Austria – Jordan; in Group K, Portugal – Congo; in Group L, England – Croatia games will be held.
The matches will start at the following times Baku time:
At 02:00 Norway - Iraq
At 05:00 Argentina - Algeria
At 08:00 Austria - Jordan
At 21:00 Portugal - DR Congo
At 24:00 England - Croatia
The championship hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico has 48 teams participating. The teams are divided into 12 groups.
The top two teams in each group and the 8 best third-placed teams will qualify for the round of 16.
If points are equal, the result of the head-to-head match between the teams is taken as primary. The other criteria are: goal difference, goals scored, fewest official warnings (yellow and red cards), and the team's current position in FIFA's ranking.
The round of 16 is scheduled for June 28 - July 4, the round of 8 for July 4-7, the quarterfinals for July 9-12, the semifinals for July 14-15, and the third-place match and final for July 19.