With the World Cup group phase completed, the stage is set for the knockout rounds, where the game's biggest players and nations will be desperate to make an impact

The World Cup is really shifting into gear now, and the final group stage matches have already produced some dramatic moments.

England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs.

All you need to know about the World Cup knockouts, predictions and who has impressed so far

Before we look forward, we should look back at a group stage that had it all. Managerial sackings, stunning goals, major upsets, and the biggest stars stepping into the spotlight.

With the World Cup group phase completed, the stage is set for the knockout rounds, where the game's biggest players and nations will be desperate to make an impact

FIFA World Cup group stage is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the knockouts.