The Men's Olympic Football tournament will enter the final game of the group stage with everything to play for, as all eight spots in the next round are still available ahead of Wednesday's games.
Only the host nation Japan has been able to win both of their games, and even with those numbers they could be eliminated if they lose to France. The rest of the groups are even tighter, with Group B having all teams involved in the race for the next round with three points each.
Just like in all FIFA-sanctioned competitions, all the games for each group will take place at the same time in order to avoid any "negotiated" results. But before we take a look at the games, let's see how things stand prior to Wednesday's matches.
Now, let's have a closer look at how the next matches will be played. Please keep in mind that all of these teams are Under-23 teams, with as much as three over age players that were added as reinforcements.
Germany vs Ivory Coast
The German side needs a win to make it to the next round, as Ivory Coast are one point ahead of them in Group D. As for the African team, a draw would be enough for them to reach the next stage, but in the event of earning only one point, they would almost forfeit all their chances to finish first mainly due to Brazil's better goal difference.
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Saudi Arabia vs Brazil
The Verdeamarela seem to be in prime position to secure the top spot in Group D, as they need a win to do that against the only team that has not won a single point in this group. With the danger of losing the top spot of the group in case Ivory Coast beat Germany, the South Americans will surely not want to wait to secure a spot in the next round, and what better way to do so than with an emphatic win.
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Korea Republic vs Honduras
The Korean side have the upper hand against Honduras, since a draw would see them through regardless of what happens in the other game. The Asian side has the best goal difference in the group prior to Wednesday's games, and if they can keep that up, they will go through with no questions asked. As for Honduras, the Central American side will need to win the game to keep their chances open, as a draw here would be quite risky due to their even goal difference.
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Romania vs New Zealand
The Romanian side is currently fourth in this group after being slammed by Korea in their previous game, and they will have to improve vastly if they want to reach the next round. To do that, they will need to beat New Zealand, who are fresh off a 3-2 loss to Honduras. A draw here would almost kill both their chances of success, but if Honduras are beaten by a two-goal margin, New Zealand would go through.
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Australia vs Egypt
The Aussies get to this game in second place, and a win here would undoubtedly get them to the next round due to the clash between Spain and Argentina. Egypt held La Albiceleste to a draw, and with little to fight for here, it would be interesting to see the Pharaohs trying to go toe-to-toe against the yellow and green side. Either way, we can anticipate a close game due to Australia's need to get at least one point to make the next round.
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Spain vs Argentina
Two of the favorites to make the next round lock horns in a do-or-die clash. Whichever team loses will have to pack their bags if Australia beat Egypt, and in the event of a draw, the result in the other game could determine Argentina's fate. Spain will enter the game in first place, but that does not mean that they have a clear path to the next round.
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France vs Japan
The hosts have won two games in this group, but even so, a loss to France could spark a chain reaction that could see them out of the tournament despite their good start. Les Bleus had a baffling game against Mexico in their opening game, but André-Pierre Gignac's hat-trick against South Africa still has them in contention to make the next round. It may be easier said than done, but if Japan want to have their path clear to the KO stage, then guarding Gignac will be crucial to keep them in the fight for a medal.
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South Africa vs Mexico
The Mexican team had a woeful game against Japan, and now, they can't afford to drop points against one of two teams that are yet looking to win their first points. Jaime Lozano's men will have to make some adjustments after their defeat against the Samurai Blue, since center back Johan Vasquez will not be around after watching a red card against the Japanese team. As for South Africa, the African side need to win and wait for Japan to hand France a massive defeat in order to keep their chances alive. Any other result will force them back to their home country.
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