Colombia and Germany attempt to lock down the final two spherical of 16 locations.

Group H seemed to be all however determined till Sunday, when Germany misplaced a stunner to Colombia and Morocco gained its first World Cup match by beating South Korea. That means each group within the group — even the Koreans, who haven’t gained a sport and even scored a purpose — can nonetheless advance if the outcomes break proper.

The Germans want to bounce again with a win over South Korea, which, whereas mathematically alive, is most definitely exiting the Women’s World Cup after its closing sport. Colombia leads the group with a commanding 6 factors, however must keep away from a rout by Morocco, which could have the ability to advance with a win.

South Korea vs. Germany

Germany, stunned by a last-minute defeat towards Colombia, is coming off its first loss within the group stage since 1995. The Germans, one of many pretournament favorites and a shedding finalist finally summer time’s European Championship, can be aiming to do sufficient to enter the spherical of 16 with some momentum. South Korea can solely advance by defeating Germany by 5 objectives or extra. And even then, it is going to need assistance.

Morocco vs. Colombia

Colombia is among the darkish horse groups of this match, led by the 18-year-old Linda Caicedo, who scored an excellent purpose towards Germany that confirmed that the Colombians might maintain their very own towards one of many prime contenders. With that win, Colombia rose to the highest of the group and all however assured its berth within the spherical of 16.

Morocco, whereas deprived by purpose distinction, isn’t out simply but — however it could have to win, in addition to for South Korea to upset Germany, to get by means of. That is a most unlikely double.