Groups A and B kicked off Matchday 3 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Monday. In this third and final match of the group stage, all four teams in each group play simultaneously. This helps prevent match fixing by teams and players, which stems back to an incident during the 1982 World Cup.

Why do the teams play at the same time?

In the final match of group play that year, Germany and Austria played each other. Algeria was also in their group and had won its third match the day before. A win or draw by Austria would have seen Austria and Algeria advance. But a win by Germany would have sent Germany and Austria through.

Germany took a 1-0 lead early in the match. After that, both the Austrians and Germans merely passed the ball around with no apparent desire to score. It was a lazy match that resulted in boos and the subsequent scheduling change.

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Nigeria 1 – 2 Argentina

Argentina advances to the Round of 16 on a last-minute goal by Marcos Rojo

Entering the match with three points, an unlikely Nigeria win would have put them through. Argentina had only one point. They needed the win to even have a chance, while hoping Iceland didn't have a big upset.

Lionel Messi did his job, starting the scoring for Argentina in the 14th minute. Messi took a long ball from Banega in stride and placed a perfect top-corner shot across the face of the goal, beating the Nigerian keeper. It was the 100th goal of the 2018 World Cup.

LIONEL MESSI GETS THE OPENER! What a ball by Banega, what a touch and finish by Messi. Argentina lead Nigeria 1-0. pic.twitter.com/ONbGOjKVkg — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018

Nigeria drew level early in the second half on a questionable penalty call. Victor Moses converted the kick for the Super Eagles.

Nigeria played tough defense and even mustered a few chances. Higuain missed a clear chance from seven yards out, epitomizing Argentina's frustration.

Finally in the 86th minute, Marcos Rojo saved Argentina from an early exit. Marcos Rojo netted the cape winner with four minutes in regulation.

MARCOS ROJO PUTS ARGENTINA AHEAD! pic.twitter.com/3yrzeq7hSu — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018

Goals

14' - Lionel Messi (ARG)



- Lionel Messi (ARG) 51' - Victor Moses (NGA)



- Victor Moses (NGA) 86' - Marcos Rojo (ARG)

Cards

32' - Leon Balogun (NGR)



- Leon Balogun (NGR) 49' - Javier Mascherano (ARG)



- Javier Mascherano (ARG) 64' - Ever Banega (ARG)

- Ever Banega (ARG) 90' +1' - John Mikel Obi (NGR)



- John Mikel Obi (NGR) 90' +4' - Lionel Messi (ARG)



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Iceland 1 – 2 Croatia

Croatia wins Group D and will face Denmark in the Round of 16

Iceland had an outside chance to advance in their first-ever World Cup. They did what they could, but to no avail.

After an opening half with little action, Milan Badelj rocketed a screamer from distance to put Croatia up by one in the 53rd minute. Island would equalize in the 76th. But a late game-winner by Perisic sealed the win for Croatia.

Perisic scores to put Croatia up 2-1! pic.twitter.com/VGklkN0fYk — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018

Goals

53' - Milan Badelj (CRO)



- Milan Badelj (CRO) 76' - Gylfi Sigurdsson (ISL)

- Gylfi Sigurdsson (ISL) 90' - Ivan Perisic (CRO)

Cards

14' - Marko Pjaca (CRO)



- Marko Pjaca (CRO) 59' - Emil Hallfredsson (ISL)



- Emil Hallfredsson (ISL) 64' - Alfred Finnbogason (ISL)



- Alfred Finnbogason (ISL) 83' - Tin Jedvaj (CRO)



- Tin Jedvaj (CRO) 84' - Birkir Mar Saevarsson (ISL)



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Australia 0 – 2 Peru

Both Australia and Peru are eliminated

Peru had no chance to advance coming into the match, but still put on a performance. Australia had a chance of advancing with a win and help from France. But neither of those conditions were met. Peru leave the 2018 World Cup run on a high with a solid win, snatching third place in Group C from Australia.

Peru got on the board quickly when Andre Carrillo scored in the 18th minute with a brilliant first-time shot just inside the box. It was Peru's first goal in the 2018 World Cup.

They had to wait 36 years, but Peru finally get their goal! 🇵🇪🙌 Carrillo hits it one time from distance to put them up 1-0 on Australia. pic.twitter.com/bkHoCiob7s — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018

Five minutes into the second half, Peru scored again. Captain Paolo Guerrero found the net after a scrappy shuffle in the Australia box.

PAOLO GUERRERO! The captain doubles Peru's lead as La Blanquirroja look for their first win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. pic.twitter.com/t5b1RViJIe — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018

While they won't advance, it was a great showing for Peru.

Goals

18' - Andre Carrillo (PER)

- Andre Carrillo (PER) 50' - Paolo Guerrero (PER)



Cards

10' - Mile Jedinak (AUS)

- Mile Jedinak (AUS) 45' - Yoshimar Yotun (PER)

- Yoshimar Yotun (PER) 60' - Daniel Arzani (AUS)

- Daniel Arzani (AUS) 66' - Tom Rogic (AUS)

- Tom Rogic (AUS) 79' - Paolo Hurtado (PER)



- Paolo Hurtado (PER) 88' - Mark Milligan (AUS)

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Denmark 0 – 0 France (Group C)

France wins Group C; Denmark is the runner-up

France was advancing to the Round of 16 no matter what happened. Denmark needed at least a point and these two sides did the minimum required to go through.

For France, it's their second-straight time winning their group. Denmark advances to the knockout stage for the first time in 16 years.

Goals

No goals. This was the first scoreless match in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Cards

45' +3' - Mathias Jorgensen (DEN)



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2018 World Cup Standings

Here are the current standings. Teams are awarded three points for a win and one for a tie. Teams listed in italics have been eliminated.

Groups A and B are finalized. Uruguay will face Portugal and Spain will face Russia in the Round of 16.

In Group C, France and Denmark advance. They will know their opponents after the later matches.

Group A Standings



Uruguay (3-0-0) 9 points Russia (2-0-1) 6 points Saudi Arabia (1-0-2), 3 points

Egypt (0-0-2) 0 points



Group B Standings



Spain (1-2-0) 5 points (+1 goal differential) Portugal (1-2-0 ) 5 points (+1 goal differential) Iran (1-1-0), 4 points

Morocco (0-1-2) 1 point



Group C Standings

France (3-0-0) 7 points Denmark (1-2-0) 5 points Peru (1-0-2) 3 points

Australia (0-1-2), 1 point



Group D Standings

Croatia (3-0-0) 6 points Argentina (1-1-1) 4 points

Nigeria (1-0-2) 3 points Iceland (0-1-2) 1 point



Group E Standings

Brazil (1-1-0) 4 points

Switzerland (1-1-0) 4 points Serbia (1-0-1) 3 points Costa Rica (0-2-0) 0 points

Group F Standings

Mexico (2-0-0) 6 points Germany (1-0-1) 3 points Sweden (1-0-1) 3 points South Korea (0-0-2) 0 points

Group G Standings

England (2-0-0) 6 points Belgium (2-0-0) 6 points Tunisia (0-0-2) 0 points

Panama (0-0-2) 0 points



Group H Standings

Japan (1-1-0) 4 points Senegal (1-1-0) 4 points Colombia (1-0-1) 3 points

Poland (0-0-2) 0 points

Download a printable World Cup bracket

CBS Sports has created a downloadable World Cup bracket for you to follow along with every World Cup match. The bracket contains all teams within all eight groups and how they place into the round of 16 in the knockout stage.