Eight left in the race but it still looks like a wide-open World Cup

MAN ON A MISSION: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Australia. Pic: PA

And then there were eight. As Qatar’s World Cup finally gives us all a day off, there’s a moment to pause and ponder. We’re 56 games down with just eight games and eight teams remaining. It still looks a wide-open tournament. But what gives each team cause for optimism and concern?

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