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France defeated Poland in the Round of 16 in the World Cup on Sunday as they inch closer to winning a second consecutive title. Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe scored.

Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at the tournament so far to form a best team of the group stage.

With the knockout rounds starting Saturday, penalty-kick shootouts are now in play. Martin Rogers offers advice to both shooters and keepers on how to survive.

Here's how to bet the France-Poland match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and expert pick from Jason McIntyre.

Argentina finishes in first place in Group C and will play Australia next in the elimination stage of the tournament.

Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Argentina finished in first place in Group C to set up a match against Australia, a surprise qualifier for the knockout stage.

Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time.

Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup.

Can Robert Lewandowski will Poland to the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup?

Sweden did not go into their Euros opening match with Spain as favorites by any stretch. Yet, the Swedes were able to survive, despite the Spanish squad controlling the play for almost the entire 90 minutes. Sweden only had position for 25% of the contest, only getting two chances towards goal, with no shots hitting the target. Watch the UEFA Euros on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The lone squad to earn a full three points on Monday was Slovakia, as they were able to squeak out a 2-1 victory over Poland. What: UEFA Euro 2020 Group StageWho: Sweden vs. SlovakiaWhen: Friday, June 18Time: 9:00 a.m.