A potential classic this evening.
The World Cup juggernaut continues unabated with another three fixtures to be decided. Kicking off proceedings today are the Danes, who can seal their passage to the last 16 with a win over the Aussies.
That’s followed by France, who can also qualify for the last 16 with victory over Peru.
The evening match has the look of a potential classic when Argentina take on Croatia. Argentina will still be smarting from their draw with Iceland, so Messi and company will know they cannot afford to lose against the talented Croats.
Group C: Denmark v Australia
Venue: Samara
Kick off (Irish time): 13:00
Live on: RTÉ Two (Coverage starts at 12:30), ITV (Coverage starts at 12:30)
Pundit watch: In the ITV studios, we have presenter Jacqui Oatley and a pundit ensemble of Slaven Bilic, Martin O’Neill and Eni Aluko. Jacqui Hurley is presenting for RTE with a panel featuring Richie Sadlier, Michael O’Neill and Liam Brady.
Group C: France v Peru
Venue: Ekaterinburg
Kick off (Irish time): 16:00
Live on: RTÉ Two (Coverage starts at 15:30), ITV (Coverage starts at 15:30)
Pundit watch: It’s the same pundits and presenter for RTE as the previous match, whereas ITV have Mark Pougatch hosting the show alongside a panel of Roy Keane, Ryan Giggs and Patrice Evra.
Group D: Argentina v Croatia
Venue: Nizhny Novgorod
Kick off (Irish time): 19:00
Live on: RTÉ Two (Coverage starts at 18:30), BBC1 (Coverage starts at 18:30)
Pundit watch: Gary Lineker hosts for the BBC with analysis from Alan Shearer, Jermaine Jenas and Pablo Zabaleta. RTE will have Darragh Maloney on presenting duties with a panel of Liam Brady, Eamonn Dunphy and Damien Duff.
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