The 2022 World Cup, in Qatar, will meet two more classified this Monday. It’s decision day for Groups C and I of the European Qualifiers. England must stamp the vacancy. The English team visits San Marino, this Monday, at 16:45 (GMT) with the advantage of a draw.
England have 23 points, three more than Poland, runners-up in Group I. That way, it’s even possible to guarantee a spot in the event of defeat. The first tie-breaker is the goal difference. The English have an advantage (26) over Poland (20).
Anyway, the tendency is that England doesn’t need to live this drama. Harry Kane, Sterling & Co.’s team will face the group’s flashlight. San Marino has lost all nine games so far. He only scored one goal and conceded 36.
England are unbeaten, with seven wins and two draws. The rout over Albania, in the last round, led to the classification. Poland, for its part, needs a miracle. It is necessary to run over Hungary, to take goal difference, and hope for victory for San Marino.
Decision for Italy and Switzerland
The other spot that will be known on Monday is from Group C. Italy are ahead of Switzerland on goal difference (11 against nine). Both selections have 15 points. Therefore, the definition can hold a lot of emotion.
Italy visit Northern Ireland, while Switzerland host Bulgaria. The two games start at 4:45 pm (Brasilia time). Therefore, the decision of the direct spot for the World Cup can be on goal difference.
The Italian team could have the advantage of a draw. However, Italy lost a penalty at the end of the game against Switzerland, in the last round, and was tied.
Monday also reserves the last round of Group F, this one already decided. Denmark has already guaranteed a spot for the World Cup, while Scotland goes to the repechage.
The knockout games
Group C
Northern Ireland vs Italy
Switzerland x Bulgaria
Group F
Austria x Moldova
Israel x Faroe Islands
Scotland x Denmark
Group I
Albania x Andorra
Poland x Hungary
San Marino x England
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