Group A

Positions: 1^st - Netherlands (3 points), 2^nd - Lithuania (1 point), 3^rd - Bosnia and Herzegovina (1 point)

While Bosnia and Herzegovina's second match went better than their first one, they still failed to win - their game against Lithuania ended in a 2-2 draw.
The draw between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania means that Netherlands already secured their continued participation in the World Cup.
Lithuania now have a fair chance of continuing on, all they have to do is not lose by more than 2 goals.

 Group B

Positions: 1^st - New Zealand (4 points), 2^nd - Venezuela (1 point), 3^rd - Austria (0 points)

New Zealanders had another good game. They managed to secure a draw just minutes before the final whistle. The one point was just enough for them to ensure they'll play in the first knock-out round.
Venezuela have a slight advantage in front of Austria today. A draw would be enough for them to continue one. However, it they lose, they'll be going home.

 Group C

Positions: 1^st - Spain (6 points), 2^nd - Thailand (0 points), 3^rd - United States of America (0 points)

Spain's second match went pretty much the same as the first one. The only difference was that they had a couple more chances, though the result was the same - 1-0 for Spain.
Today, Thailand and Spain have everything to play for - a win means the first k-o round, a loss means going home.

 Group D

Positions: 1^st - Switzerland (3 points), 2^nd - Albania (3 points), 3^rd - Peru (0 points)

It seems the hosts experienced performance anxiety on Friday. While they parried Albania nicely, and created plenty of chances (more than three times the number of chances created by Albania), they failed to score even once. And as it goes - a team that fails to score loses - the game ended with a score of 1-0 for Albania.
Peru now need to win against Switzerland. All things considered, not an insurmountable task. If they manage it, all three teams will have 3 points. Currently, the Swiss have a +2 goal difference, Albania has -1, and Peru have -1 - a win for Peru would ensure they continue.

 Group E

Positions: 1^st - South Korea (6 points), 2^nd - Brazil (0 points), 3^rd - England (0 points)

South Korea did more than just confirm their continued participation, they took on England, and defeated them with 2-0.
England and Brazil will decide between themselves which of them will advance to the first k-o round and which will go home.

 Group F

Positions: 1^st - Sweden (2 points), 2^nd - Scotland (1 point), 3^rd - Iceland (1 point)

We witnessed another goalless draw in Group F. The Scotts held on to the ball for a bit longer, the Swedes created slightly better chances - but it all still ended in a game that ended with 0-0.
In a case of another goalless draw, it will be up to luck to decide which of the three goes home. However, any other result today will make the situation in Group F clear. In a case of a draw, where at least one goal falls on each side, Scotland and Iceland will continue. In case one of them wins. The winner, and Sweden will continue on.

 Group G

Positions: 1^st - South Africa (3 points), 2^nd - Algeria (3 points), 3^rd - Belgium (0 points)

South Africa had an excellent start to the World Cup. They won 1-0 against Algeria.
Algeria are done with the group stage. With 3 points, 2 goals scored, and a goal difference of 0, they are not in a bad position. If South Africa get a positive result, they and Algeria will continue on to the first k-o round. If Belgium win, goal difference will come into play. While South Africa are the only ones with a positive goal difference (+1), if they lose they could find themselves in the worst position. If they lose, they need to score at least once, and they can't lose by more than a goal - anything else, and they'll be the ones getting a plane for home.

 Group H

Positions: 1^st - Turkey (6 points), 2^nd - Slovenia (0 points), 3^rd - Serbia (- points)

The Turkish team had another great game. They again scored twice, though this time, their opponents also got one back. With two wins, Turkey secured their place in the first k-o round
Technically, Slovenia, who lost only by a goal, are in a better position than Serbia. Realistically, though, the winner will continue, while the loser will be eliminated.

 Group A

Positions: 1^st - Serbia (4 points), 2^nd - England (1 point), 3^rd - Norway (0 points)

As expected, the second Group A match was much closer. The game between Serbia and England ended with a 1-1 draw.
With 4 points, Serbia secured their continued participation in the U21 World Cup.
A draw today would be enough for England, but Norway needs a win in order to continue on to the first knock-out round.

 Group B

Positions: 1^st - Croatia (3 points), 2^nd - Brazil (3 points), 3^rd - Italy (0 points)

Italy suffered another defeat (3-1), this time against Croatia. They already flew home.
Croatia and Brazil will continue on from this group.

 Group C

Positions: 1^st - Estonia (3 points), 2^nd - Turkey (1 point), 3^rd - Denmark (1 point)

Denmark lost the second match, leaving them with only a point. While they lost by the minimal of differences (1-0), they are definitely in trouble now. Their only hope is if the Estonians win today (preferably by more tha just a goal).

 Group D

Positions: 1^st - Moldova (3 points), 2^nd - Latvia (3 points), 3^rd - Portugal (0 points)

Latvia's second game went much more to plan. They defeated Portugal with 2-0.
This now leaves the reigning U21 World Champions watching today's game and hoping it won't end with a 3-1, or even worse, a 4-2 victory for Portugal.

 Group E

Positions: 1^st - Belgium (3 points), 2^nd - Argentina (3 points), 3^rd - Ireland (0 points)

The hosts, Argentina, had a superb finish to their second game, going from losing 1-0, to winning 2-1 against Ireland. This leaves them with 3 points from two matches.
If Ireland win, it will come down to goal difference. With +3, the Belgians have the best goal difference. Argentina have the worst (-2) which doesn't bode well for them should Ireland win today. The Irish have a -1 goal difference - but this means if they win (no matter the result), they will move up the table.

 Group F

Positions: 1^st - Bolivia (6 points), 2^nd - Iceland (- points), 3^rd - Romania (0 points)

Bolivia secured another impressive victory, this time winning 3-0 against Iceland.
With Bolivia winning both matches, Iceland and Romania now have everything to stake in today’s match - the winner goes to the first knock-out round, the loser goes home.

 Group G

Positions: 1^st - Germany (3 points), 2^nd - Slovenia (1 point), 3^rd - South Korea (1 point)

South Korea surprised us in their second game. They were the better team on the field, and only class players secured a point for Slovenia (the game ended with a 1-1 draw).
South Korea remain in the game. However, in order to continue on, they need to hope that Germany win against Slovenia as well.

 Group H

Positions: 1^st - Poland (3 points), 2^nd - Netherlands (3 points), 3^rd - United States of America (0 points)

Poland had an easy time winning their first game. With the Dutch on the losing side this round, they are left with 3 points out of their two group matches. While not a problem if Poland win against USA as well, but it is an issue if the Americans emerge victorious.

 Group A

Positions: 1^st - Poland (6 points), 2^nd - Ireland (0 points), 3^rd - Sweden (0 points)

The Polish team had an even easier time winning their second match. Their game against Sweden ended with a 2-0 win.
With both, Sweden and Ireland losing to Poland, they have it all to play for today - the winner gets to play in the first knock-out round, the loser goes home.

 Group B

Positions: 1^st - England (6 points), 2^nd - Albania (0 points), 3^rd - Hungary (0 points)

England had another good win, this time clinching the victory in the last minutes of the game.
Albania and Hungary hav it all to play for today - win, and stay at the U19 World Cup, lose, and go home.

 Group C

Positions: 1^st - Russia (3 points), 2^nd - Bolivia (3 points), 3^rd - Venezuela (0 points)

Venezuela lost their second match as well (2-1), and already left for home.
Today's match is only for bragging rights.

 Group D

Positions: 1^st - Italy (6 points), 2^nd - Finland (- points), 3^rd - Switzerland (0 points)

The Italians again won in the final minutes of the game. This time it was all their opponents fault, as they conceded a penalty in the 86^th minute - Italy won 2-1 against Finland.
Finland and Switzerland have it all to play for today. A win leads into the Last-16 round, a loss leads all the way home.

 Group E

Positions: 1^st - Brazil (3 points), 2^nd - Slovenia (3 points), 3^rd - Japan (0 points)

As expected, Slovenia easily defeated Japan (the game ended with 3-0). Despite losing their first match, the Slovenians are in a favorable position - Japan would need to win with three goals in order to have a chance of continuing on in the U19 World Cup.

 Group F

Positions: 1^st - Czech republic (3 points), 2^nd - Romania (1 point), 3^rd - Portugal (1 point)

The game between Portugal and Romania, was a tactical chess match on the field. Unfortunately for those watching, both teams were excellent at stoping the other, and the game ended in a goalless draw.
This means that Czech republic will play in the Last-16 round (which equals their best result thus far), no matter what happens today.
Portugal's tally after two rounds is just 1 point, and a goal difference of -1 with 0 goals scored - this leaves them in a pretty bad position, and it's unlikely they'll continue on.

 Group G

Positions: 1^st - Austria (4 points), 2^nd - Lithuania (1 point), 3^rd - South Korea (0 points)

Austria's Armin Lackmaier had a fantastic match against South Korea, scoring 4 throughout the course of the game. While South Korea managed to get one back, Austria still won with 4-1. This win brought Austria's total to 4 points, which is enough to secure their continued participation in the U19 World Cup.
South Korea need to win today, while Lithuania would be satisfied with a draw.

 Group H

Positions: 1^st - Iceland (3 points), 2^nd - Greece (3 points), 3^rd - Uruguay (0 points)

With only ten players on the field, Uruguay had no chance of winning the game against Iceland.
With the second loss, Uruguay already flew home
No matter what happens today, Greece and Uruguay will play in the first k-o round.

 Group A

Positions: 1^st - England (3 points), 2^nd - Germany (1 point), 3^rd - Algeria (1 point)

Algeria needed a win, but all they managed to do against Germany was a 2-2 draw. They need to hope now, that England wins against Germany today.

 Group B

Positions: 1^st - Serbia (3 points), 2^nd - Norway (3 points), 3^rd - Slovakia (0 points)

Slovakia lost their second match, and already left for home - Serbia and Norway will play in the first knock-out round.

 Group C

Positions: 1^st - Netherlands (3 points), 2^nd - Republic of Montenegro (0 points), 3^rd - Switzerland (0 points)

Netherlands, the hosts of this U17 World Cup, easily won their second match as well - 2-0 against Switzerland.
With the Dutch already through, it's now up to Montenegro and Switzerland to secure the second place.

 Group D

Positions: 1^st - Romania (6 points), 2^nd - Moldova (0 points), 3^rd - Iceland (0 points)

While the Romanians were the better team on the field on Friday, they still struggled to score against Iceland. In the end, Romania won with just 1-0. With their second win, Romania secured their place in the first knock-out round.
Iceland and Moldova have it all to play for today - the winners continue in the U17 World Cup, the losers go home.

 Group E

Positions: 1^st - United States of America (6 points), 2^nd - Brazil (0 points), 3^rd - India (0 points)

USA's second match was even better than their first. The 2-0 victory against India ensured their place in the first k-o round.
India and Brazil will decide today, which of them will continue on, and which will go home.

 Group F

Positions: 1^st - Bolivia (4 points), 2^nd - France (1 point), 3^rd - Poland (0 points)

Bolivia's second match wasn't as good as their first, but the 0-0 draw was plenty enough for them to secure their place in the Last-16 round.
The French have a slight advantage in front of Poland, but the one point only matters in the case of a draw - if one of them wins, that team will continue on in the U17 World Cup.

 Group G

Positions: 1^st - Portugal (3 points), 2^nd - Hungary (3 points), 3^rd - Czech republic (0 points)

Hungary's second match didn't go as planed. Portugal simply had a stronger squad, and they defeated Hungary with 2-0.
If Portugal wins today, then they and Hungary continue on. However, if Czech republic wins, then we'll have a three way tie. Portugal currently have the best goal difference (+2). Hungary and Czech republic are both at -1 goal difference, though the difference is that Hungary already scored a goal, while Czech republic didn't.

 Group H

Positions: 1^st - Slovenia (3 points), 2^nd - Turkey (3 points), 3^rd - New Zealand (0 points)

The Turkish team didn't do that much better in their second match. Lucky for them, a penalty late in the first half secured their victory (the game ended with a 1-0 victory for Turkey).
New Zealand team is in trouble now. Their last match is against Slovenia, and their chances of defeating them aren't all that high. However, if they do manage that feet, they will continue on in the U17 World Cup.