World Cup permutations: What do England and Wales must do to qualify for final 16?

England players after the USA game

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Drawing with the USA meant England missed out on the chance to progress with a game to spare
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England are on the verge of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup, but Wales face an uphill battle in their quest to make the last 16.

A 2-0 defeat by Iran means Wales will need to beat England on Tuesday, and hope results go their way, if they are to progress on their first World Cup appearance since 1958.

England’s drab goalless draw with the United States saw them miss the chance to wrap up qualification, but Gareth Southgate’s side will go through regardless if they avoid a four-goal defeat by Wales.

The group winner will play their second-round knock-out game at 19:00 GMT on Sunday, 4 December, while the group runner-up will play at 15:00 GMT on…

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