Rundown on Thursday’s four World Cup matches

Right here’s a have a look at Thursday’s World Cup matches:

Switzerland vs. Cameroon, 5 a.m., FS1

Switzerland has made the Spherical of 16 in two consecutive World Cups, whereas Cameroon missed the 2018 match however appeared in each 2010 and 2014. Cameroonian captain Vincent Aboubakar is in his twelfth 12 months as captain and is fourth all time on the Cameroonian purpose listing however solely two scores behind second place.

Vincent Aboubakar
Vincent Aboubakar
AFP by way of Getty Photographs

Uruguay vs. South Korea, 8 a.m., FS1

These groups met within the Spherical of 16 in 2010, when Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1 due to Luis Suarez’s two targets, one coming within the eightieth minute. That is Uruguay’s fourth straight look and it's seeking to make it 4 consecutive tournaments reaching the knockout stage. South Korea is taking part in in its tenth straight match, nevertheless it hasn’t made the knockouts since that loss to Uruguay.

Portugal vs. Ghana, 11 a.m., Fox

That is doubtless Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup and Portugal might be seeking to get to a long-awaited last with Ronaldo to cap off a legendary World Cup profession. Portugal hasn’t missed a World Cup with Ronaldo, however solely completed as excessive as fourth in Ronaldo’s first match. As for Ghana, they're again within the World Cup after lacking it in 2018.

Brazil vs. Serbia, 2 p.m., Fox

Brazil has by no means missed a World Cup and has gained it 5 occasions, nevertheless it hasn’t made a last since successful in 2002. That is additionally doubtless Neymar’s final World Cup, regardless of this being simply his third. Serbia are making their second straight look within the World Cup and need to make it to the knockouts for the primary time.

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