With 2018 FIFA World Cup field halved, here's a look at what's next

MOSCOW (AP) - The World Cup started with eight groups of four, 32 nations in all seeking to make it to the knockout stage. Colombia and - just barely - Japan grabbed the two spots from Group H in Thursday's early matches, and England and Belgium sorted out the top of Group F later that night to solidify the field going forward. Here's a look at what's next, starting with the round...

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