Thursday brings the conclusion of three more groups at the World Cup. The United States is in action, although there is no drama there. Neither the Americans nor Turkey can change their standing in the group based on this match.Here’s a look at what is at stake for each of the 12 teams in action on Thursday. If you’re placing bets or in a pick ’em pool, this is your guide on how the teams are likely to play given the scenarios they face. Advancement percentages are from The Athletic’s World Cup predictor.Group EEcuador vs. GermanyStandings: Germany (6 points, 1st), Ecuador (1 point, 3rd)Time: 4 p.m. ETTV: Fox (English), Telemundo (Spanish)Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.Germany scenarios: Has already clinched the groupEcuador scenarios: Advances with a win, extremely unlikely to advance with a draw (<1%), eliminated with a lossGermany doesn’t have anything to play for, which makes evaluating this match tricky. The Germans would be strong favorites against an Ecuador team that hasn’t scored a goal yet. They’re still favored, but at barely less than even money.Meanwhile, Ecuador needs a win. A 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast, featuring a 90th-minute goal, and a 0-0 draw with Curaçao, where goalkeeper Eloy Room recorded a whopping 15 saves against Ecuador, has put the South Americans in a difficult position.Curaçao vs. Ivory CoastStandings: Ivory Coast (3 points, 2nd), Curaçao (1 point, 4th)Time: 4 p.m. ETTV: FS1 (English), Universo (Spanish)Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, PhiladelphiaIvory Coast scenarios: Advances with a win or draw, could still advance with a loss (66%)Curaçao scenarios: Almost certainly advances with a win (>99%), almost certainly eliminated with a draw (<1%), eliminated with a lossNot many people would’ve expected Curaçao to still be alive at this point. The island nation held Ecuador to a surprising draw to at least enter this match with a chance.That chance is a long shot with Ivory Coast as an overwhelming favorite. The Elephants only need a draw to secure second place in the group, which is the best group finish they can achieve, but are still expected to control play.Group FJapan vs. SwedenStandings: Japan (4 points, 2nd), Sweden (3 points, 3rd)Time: 7 p.m. ETTV: Fox (English), Universo (Spanish)Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TexasJapan scenarios: Advances with a win or draw, almost certainly advances with a loss (>99%)Sweden scenarios: Advances with a win or draw, probably advances with a loss (88%)Japan won a group with Spain and Germany four years ago and has a chance to win a group with the Netherlands this summer. It won’t be easy against a Swedish team that needs at least a point to guarantee a spot in the next round.The Samurai Blue are favored in this match, but are nearly 3-to-1 to win the group. Keeping up with the Netherlands, who are playing a struggling Tunisia team, will be tough.Tunisia vs. NetherlandsStandings: Netherlands (4 points, 1st), Tunisia (0 points, 4th)Time: 7 p.m. ETTV: FS1 (English), Telemundo (Spanish)