Japan become the only Asian representative still participating in World Cup 2018 as they made their way into the last 16 in such fortunate fashion despite losing 1-0 against Poland.
Japan are inching closer to get themselves into securing a spot in the knock out stage of FIFA World Cup 2018, but before getting there the Blue Samurai must overcome Poland.
Playing against side that doesn't have much to play for might not be an easy task for Akira Nishino's men as their opponent will go into the pitch with no pressure whatsoever.
South American side, Colombia keeping their hope of advancing into the knock out stage of World Cup alive and well after grabbing a comfortable 3-0 win over Poland.
Losing their opening fixture against Japan, Los Cafeteros acknowledge the need for them to bag all three points in keeping their stay in the tournament.
Losing their opening group game in World Cup 2018, both Portugal along with Colombia will be looking for nothing else other than redemption when they face up against each others this Sunday.
Senegal's ambition in repeating their 2002 success seems to be going well as they opened this 2018 World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Japan.
Both teams were very determined in grabbing all three points, but it was the African side that got themselves the important break through thanks to Thiago Cionek's own goal, just few minutes before half time break.
An interesting battle set to occur this Tuesday on group H of FIFA World Cup 2018 as Poland facing up against Senegal.
Both teams have just been making their return to the World Cup finals after several years of absent and are determined in making the best out of their current experience.
Haven't been putting on a convincing display in Euro 2016, Portugal still able to prove their toughness as they got into the semifinal stage of Euro 2016 after eliminating Poland via penalty shoot out.
Portugal are gearing up for their Euro 2016 quarter finals round against Poland this Thursday and Selecao head coach, Fernando Santos is expecting a balance game between them.
Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Santos stated that both teams have equal shot in winning so there are no favorites between them.
Poland head coach, Adam Nawalka is preparing his players for an exciting tie against Portugal in the last eight of Euro 2016 this Thursday, and the tactician looks confident with his team's chances.
Switzerland failed to advance into the last eight of Euro 2016 after being defeated via penalty shoot out by Poland, but Vladimir Petkovic's men put on an excellent display in that game, including a wonder goal scored by Xherdan Shaqiri.
Poland earned a historic achievement following their success in reaching Euro 2016 quarter finals after eliminating Switzerland via penalty shoot out.
Both teams drew 1-1 in normal time and failed to score anymore goals during 2x15 additional time, forcing the match to be decided with shoot out.
Poland are gearing up for a massive Euro 2016 last 16 tie against Switzerland this Saturday and the White Eagles' head coach, Adam Nawalka ensured that his side are ready for that battle.
Switzerland head coach, Vladimir Petkovic, admitted that his side will be facing a tough battle as they meet with Poland in the last 16 of Euro 2016 this Saturday.
However, despite admitting the excellent quality of Adam Nawalka's side, Petkovic also stated that his team have no fear of Poland.