World Cup qualifiers: State of play on road to Russia

As World Cup qualification reaches the business end we look at how things stand in every group. 

GROUP A

France can increase their lead to six points with a win in Sweden tonight. Without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Sweden have less individual threat but a greater sense of teamwork. Still, their defence faces a stern test against a side boosted by a recent 5-0 win over Paraguay. Striker Olivier Giroud has five goals in his last three internationals.