How did Josh Sims help the expansion Denver Outlaws reach the MLL semifinals. What impact did Sims’ Princeton lacrosse experience have on his professional career. Why was Sims confident about the Outlaws’ chances from the start.
Josh Sims’ Journey from Princeton to the Denver Outlaws
Josh Sims, a former Princeton University men’s lacrosse star, has found himself in an unexpected position as a key player for the expansion Denver Outlaws in Major League Lacrosse (MLL). Unlike many expansion teams that struggle in their debut seasons, the Outlaws have defied expectations by posting a remarkable 10-2 record and advancing to the MLL playoffs.
Sims, a 2000 Princeton graduate, was traded to Denver earlier this year from the Baltimore Bayhawks. The move was motivated by personal reasons, as Sims and his wife were expecting their first child. The trade has worked out well both on and off the field, with Sims present for the birth of his daughter and excelling in his role with the Outlaws.
Sims’ Impact on the Denver Outlaws
Sims has been a significant contributor to the Outlaws’ success, scoring 37 points this season on 19 goals (including 7 two-pointers) and 11 assists. His performance ranks him fourth in scoring among MLL midfielders and 14th overall among all players. Sims attributes the team’s success to a strong group of players who have come together unexpectedly well.
The Expansion Draft and Its Impact on the MLL
The 2024 MLL season saw significant changes with the expansion to include teams in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver. This expansion draft had a considerable impact on existing teams, creating a transitional year for the league. How did this expansion affect the competitive landscape of the MLL?
- Existing teams lost key players to expansion teams
- New teams had the opportunity to build competitive rosters from the start
- The league’s balance of power shifted, creating opportunities for newcomers
Sims recognized the unique circumstances of this expansion year, understanding that the redistribution of talent could lead to unexpected outcomes. This insight contributed to his confidence in the Outlaws’ potential from the beginning of the season.
Sims’ Evolving Role as a Veteran Player
At 28 years old, Sims has embraced his role as a veteran player and leader for the Denver Outlaws. How has his approach to the game changed since his college days at Princeton?
- Increased focus on guiding younger players
- Emphasis on scoring crucial goals when needed
- Greater attention to ground ball acquisition
- Improved defensive skills
Sims notes that his defensive play has particularly improved during his professional career, adapting to the fast-paced nature of the MLL. This evolution in his game has made him a more well-rounded player and valuable asset to the Outlaws.
The Princeton Connection: Sims and Trevor Tierney
One factor contributing to the Outlaws’ success is the on-field chemistry between Josh Sims and his former Princeton teammate, goalie Trevor Tierney. Their shared history, including an NCAA championship in 1998 and an MLL title in 2022, has translated into an effective transition game for Denver.
Sims explains their connection: “As soon as he makes a save, I go to a spot where I think he can find me with a pass.” This intuitive understanding between the two players highlights the value of longstanding relationships in team sports.
The Impact of Princeton Lacrosse on Sims’ Professional Career
Reflecting on his time at Princeton, Sims identifies confidence as the most significant gain from his college lacrosse experience. How did his role evolve during his time with the Tigers?
- Freshman year: Deferred to older players out of respect
- Sophomore year: Realized his potential for significant contributions
- Became more aggressive in his play as he gained experience
This growth in confidence and understanding of his capabilities laid the foundation for Sims’ successful professional career. His experiences at Princeton taught him how to integrate into a team of established stars and eventually assert himself as a key player.
The Challenges and Rewards of Joining an Expansion Team
Typically, being sent to an expansion team in professional sports is not considered a desirable assignment. Many first-year teams struggle to find their footing, often resulting in disappointing inaugural seasons. Why has the Denver Outlaws’ experience been different?
- Strong team chemistry despite being newly formed
- Effective leadership from veteran players like Sims
- Advantageous timing with the league’s expansion draft
- Skilled roster construction by team management
The Outlaws’ success challenges the conventional wisdom about expansion teams, demonstrating that with the right combination of players, leadership, and circumstances, new franchises can be immediately competitive.
The MLL Playoffs: Denver’s Path to the Championship
As the Outlaws prepare for their semifinal matchup against the San Francisco Dragons, what factors will be crucial for their continued success? The team’s remarkable regular season performance has set high expectations, but the playoffs present a new challenge.
Key considerations for Denver’s playoff run include:
- Maintaining their strong team chemistry under pressure
- Leveraging the experience of veterans like Sims and Tierney
- Adapting to the heightened intensity of playoff lacrosse
- Continuing their effective transition game and defensive improvements
The outcome of the semifinal will determine whether the Outlaws face the winner of the Philadelphia-Boston clash in the championship game. A title in their inaugural season would be a remarkable achievement for the Denver franchise.
The Future of MLL and Expansion Teams
The success of the Denver Outlaws in their first season raises interesting questions about the future of Major League Lacrosse and the potential for other expansion teams. Will the league continue to expand? How might the Outlaws’ success influence future expansion strategies?
Possible implications for the future of MLL include:
- Increased interest from potential ownership groups in new markets
- Refinement of expansion draft rules to maintain competitive balance
- Greater emphasis on veteran leadership in building new teams
- Potential for faster growth of the sport in non-traditional lacrosse markets
The Outlaws’ performance may serve as a case study for future expansion efforts, not just in lacrosse but in other professional sports as well.
Balancing Professional Sports and Personal Life
Josh Sims’ move to Denver was motivated by his desire to be present for the birth of his first child. How do professional athletes in leagues like MLL manage the demands of their careers with personal and family responsibilities?
Challenges and strategies for balancing sports and family life include:
- Seeking trades or free agency to align with family needs
- Utilizing off-season time for family commitments
- Building support networks in their team’s city
- Leveraging technology to stay connected during travel
Sims’ experience demonstrates that with proper planning and support from their teams, athletes can successfully manage both their professional and personal lives.
The Evolution of Lacrosse as a Professional Sport
The growth of Major League Lacrosse and the success of expansion teams like the Denver Outlaws point to the evolving landscape of lacrosse as a professional sport. How has the game changed at the professional level since Sims’ college days?
Key developments in professional lacrosse include:
- Increased speed and physicality of play
- Greater emphasis on two-way players who excel in both offense and defense
- Expansion into new markets beyond traditional lacrosse hotbeds
- Growing fan bases and media coverage
As players like Sims transition from collegiate to professional careers, they must adapt to these changing dynamics. The success of teams like the Outlaws suggests that the sport is finding a wider audience and creating new opportunities for players and fans alike.
The Role of College Programs in Shaping Professional Talent
Josh Sims’ experiences at Princeton University played a crucial role in preparing him for his professional career. How do top college lacrosse programs contribute to the development of MLL-caliber players?
Key aspects of collegiate lacrosse development include:
- High-level competition against other elite programs
- Exposure to advanced tactical and strategic concepts
- Development of leadership skills and team dynamics
- Balancing academic demands with athletic commitments
The success of players like Sims in transitioning from college to professional lacrosse highlights the importance of strong collegiate programs in nurturing talent for the MLL and other professional leagues.
The Impact of Veteran Leadership on Team Success
Josh Sims’ role as a veteran leader has been crucial to the Denver Outlaws’ success in their inaugural season. How does the presence of experienced players influence the performance of expansion teams?
Veteran players contribute to team success by:
- Providing on-field guidance to younger teammates
- Sharing knowledge of league dynamics and opponents
- Setting standards for work ethic and professionalism
- Offering perspective and composure in high-pressure situations
The Outlaws’ ability to integrate veteran leadership with new talent has been a key factor in their remarkable first season, offering a model for future expansion teams to follow.
The Future of Josh Sims and the Denver Outlaws
As the Denver Outlaws prepare for their playoff run, what does the future hold for Josh Sims and the franchise? The team’s success in their inaugural season sets a high bar for future performance.
Potential scenarios for Sims and the Outlaws include:
- Continued success and establishment as a perennial playoff contender
- Challenges in maintaining performance as other teams adjust to their style of play
- Opportunities for Sims to further cement his legacy as a key figure in MLL history
- Potential expansion of the Outlaws’ fan base and influence in the Denver sports market
The upcoming playoffs will be a crucial test for the team and could set the tone for their future in the league. Regardless of the outcome, the Outlaws’ first season has already made a significant impact on the MLL landscape.
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(Photo courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications) NO JOSHING: Josh Sims prepares to unload the ball during his career with the Princeton University men’s lacrosse program. Sims, a 2000 PU grad who was named as the nation’s outstanding midfielder twice during his Tiger career, is currently starring for the expansion Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse (MLL). Sims has scored 37 points this season to help Denver post a 10-2 mark and advance to the MLL playoffs. Sims and his teammates will look to continue their remarkable debut season as they face the San Francisco Dragons in the MLL semifinals at Los Angeles on August 25 with the winner to play in the title game two days later against the victor of the Philadelphia-Boston semifinal clash. |
By Bill Alden
Being sent to an expansion team in professional sports is not usually an athlete’s idea of a plum assignment.
Helping a pro franchise get off the ground is typically a thankless task that can come with a steady diet of losing.
From the 1962 New York Mets, who went 40-120 in their debut season, to the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a bumbling 0-14 outfit in its first NFL fall, the pro sports landscape is littered with first-year teams that struggled mightily.
Yet former Princeton University men’s lacrosse star midfielder Josh Sims was thrilled to get traded earlier this year to the expansion Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse (MLL).
The 2000 PU grad had been spending his summers playing for the Baltimore Bayhawks and his winters indoors toiling for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. With his wife Meghan expecting the couple’s first child this spring, Sims pushed to get traded to Denver.
Off the field, things have worked out as expected with Sims in town for the birth of his daughter, Maddie, who is now 12 weeks old. On the field, however, the Outlaws have exceeded expectations, going 10-2 in regular season play.
This week, Sims and his teammates will look to continue their remarkable debut season as they face the San Francisco Dragons in the MLL semifinals at Los Angeles on August 25 with the winner to play in the title game two days later against the victor of the Philadelphia-Boston semifinal clash.
For Sims, the season has been an extended Rocky Mountain high. “It’s been great,” said the 6’2, 205-pound Sims, who has scored 37 points this season on 19 goals (7 two-pointers) and 11 assists to rank fourth in scoring among MLL midfielders and 14th overall among all players. “It was what I was looking for when I asked for the trade. We have a strong group of guys who nobody would have picked as a unit.”
While Denver’s success has turned heads around the league, Sims was confident about the team’s chances right from the start.
“It was a different year,” said Sims, noting that the league expanded to Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco this season in addition to Denver.
“There were so many teams that took hits from the expansion drafts. It was a transition year and there was no telling what would happen.”
With Denver looking to develop some instant chemistry, Sims assumed extra responsibility. “I’m a veteran and a leader,” asserted Sims, now 28. “I’m trying to guide the younger guys and score goals when we need them. I want to be a guy that works hard for ground balls and keeps the ball in our end.”
Sims, who helped Baltimore to MLL crowns in 2002 and 2005, has stepped up his defensive play during his pro career. “I’ve improved defensively; that is where things have changed as opposed to college when I was needed more for offense,” noted Sims, who was named as the nation’s outstanding midfielder twice during his Princeton career (1998 and 2000) and is the program’s eighth all-time leading goal scorer with 103 tallies. “The MLL is a fast league; you have to be good in transition.”
The Outlaws’ transition game has been aided by the on-field bond between Sims and former Princeton teammate, goalie Trevor Tierney.
“As soon as he makes a save, I go to a spot where I think he can find me with a pass,” said Sims, who earned an MLL title with Tierney last year and an NCAA crown with him in 1998. “Playing with friends is what makes the game worthwhile.”
For Sims, his Princeton experience was worthwhile on several levels. “Confidence was the biggest thing,” said Sims, when reflecting on what he gained most on the field in his Princeton experience.
“In my freshman year, I came into a team stocked with stars that had just won a national title. Coach [Bill] Tierney wanted me to come in and be aggressive but out of respect I deferred to the older guys. By my sophomore year, I realized what kind of contribution I could make and I was more aggressive.”
Sims’ growth wasn’t confined to the lacrosse field during his years at Princeton. “Off the field time management was the biggest thing,” said Sims, who works as a rep for Warrior Lacrosse and helps run youth lax programs in the Denver area.
“You learn to work hard at whatever you do; most of the guys I know have been pretty busy post-college.”
If the Outlaws keep working hard, they could accomplish the extraordinary feat of winning a championship in their first season.
“I believe that we have a group of good guys,” said Sims. “We don’t have a ton of experience but we’ve been working together well. We need to put together our best effort and play within ourselves.”
With Sims providing a special effort from the midfield, the Outlaws will be hard to shoot down.
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Cannons playoff game postponed after COVID-19 positive test in Major League Lacrosse
By Staff reportUpdated July 25, 2020, 6:05 p.m.
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterCoach Sean Quirk and the Boston Cannons will play the Denver Outlaws in Sunday’s Major League Lacrosse championships game, after Saturday’s semifinals were postponed because of a positive COVID-19 test that led a pair of teams to withdraw.
RON CHENOY
The Boston Cannons’ semifinal game scheduled for Saturday was postponed after a pair of Major League Lacrosse teams withdrew from the playoffs following a positive COVID-19 test.
The Cannons (3-2) were slated to face the top-seeded Denver Outlaws (4-1) in the semifinals, but instead the teams will square off in the MLL championship game Sunday at 2 p.m. in Annapolis, Md. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
According to MLL, the Chesapeake Bayhawks and Connecticut Hammerheads forfeited their spots in the semifinals following the results of COVID-19 tests and contact tracing conducted Saturday morning. The teams were scheduled to square off in a semifinal Saturday at 7 p.m., following the Cannons-Outlaws 4 p.m. matchup.
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MLL announced Saturday that it had executed its COVID-19 protocol after one of its players approached a member of his team’s medical staff Friday night with potential coronavirus symptoms.
According to MLL, the player was immediately placed into full quarantine and tested.
Within a few hours it was determined he had tested positive.
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Following the league’s protocol, MLL immediately placed all players into quarantine, then Saturday morning tested all individuals who, through contact tracing, were determined to be at risk.
After receiving the results, each team independently made the decision to withdraw from the playoffs, according to MLL, and the league officially announced the cancellation of the semifinals.
“The most important priority is the health and wellness of our players,” MLL commissioner Sandy Brown said. “We have been prepared, thorough, and measured in our response and have followed league protocol. It is thanks to our medical and COVID teams that we have had a rapid and exhaustive response. We look forward to taking the field [Sunday] and rounding out our 20th anniversary season.”
The Cannons beat the Outlaws, 10-8, in Friday night’s final game of the regular season, which began last Sunday.
The Cannons were seeded fourth for the playoff round after losing to Chesapeake (15-13 on Monday) and Connecticut (11-8 on Thursday) during this past week’s six-team, round-robin schedule.
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The MLL season was scheduled to run from May 30 to Aug. 15, but was suspended in early April as a result of the pandemic. The league announced its plans for the abbreviated one-week season in late June.
Semi-final Grand Prix 2019 – junior group among students of RO
Other tournaments in the competition:
cf.groups among students of RO
senior group Grand Prix among students of the RO
General information
- Draw method:
Swiss - Date:
10/13/2019 - Location: Zernograd, Rostov region
- Time control: 15′
(Quick) - Chief judge: Chetverik Mikhail Petrovich
- Link to the organizer’s website
Table
| # | Fed | Member Name | R start | tour 2 | tour 3 | tour 4 | tour 5 | tour 6 | tour 7 | tour 8 | tour 9 | Points | Place | R Wed | R New | Nor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RUS | Chebotarev Ivan | 1352 | 16h½ | 13b1 | 7h1 | 6b1 | 8h0 | 10b1 | 3b1 | 22h1 | 4b½ | 7. 0 | 1183 | 1382 +30 | — | |
| 2 | RUS | Tatyana Ivanova | 20b1 | 10h1 | 4b0 | 12h1 | 5b1 | 3h0 | 9b1 | 16h1 | 8h1 | 7.0 | 1184 | 1379 +33 | — | ||
| RUS | Aleksey Gusev | 1301 | 14h1 | 7b1 | 8h0 | 21b1 | 16h1 | 2b1 | 1h0 | 5b1 | 7.0 | 1195 | 1366 +65 | — | |||
| 4 | RUS 900 87 | Schirenko Roman | 1290 | 23h1 | 17b1 | 2h1 | 16b0 | 27h1 | 8b0 | 6h0 | 21b1 | 1h½ | 5.5 | 1143 | 1261 -29 | — | |
| 5 | Blank Alexey | 1243 | 27h1 | 6h1 | 8b0 | 2h0 | 7b0 | 10h1 | 3h0 | 11b ½ | 4. 5 | 1187 | 1212 -31 | — | |||
| 6 | RU | fya | 1234 | 15b1 | 9h1 | 5b0 | 1h0 | 19b1 | 17h1 | 4b1 | 8b0 | 16h½ | 5.5 | 1169 | 1246 +12 | — | |
| 7 | RUS | Sergey Zavodovsky | 1227 | 18b1 | 3h0 | 1b0 | 24h1 | 14b1 | 5h1 | 22b0 | 9h0 | 12b1 | 5.0 | 1157 | 1212 -15 | — | |
| 8 | RUS | Prakhov Maxim | 1223 | 22b1 | 12h1 90 087 | 3b1 | 5h1 | 1b1 | 4h1 | 16b0 | 6h1 | 2b0 | 7.0 | 1222 | 1349 +126 | — | |
| 9 | Kirill Udovenko | 1184 9008 7 | 11h1 | 6b0 | 16h0 | 18b1 | 13h1 | 27b1 | 2h0 | 7b1 | 3b0 | 5. 0 | 1170 | — | |||
| 10 | Nikolay Kobylyatskov | 1180 | 24b1 | 2b0 | 11h1 | 22h1 | 12b1 | 1h0 | 5b0 | 27b0 | 15h1 | 1150 | 1159 -21 | — | |||
| 11 | Lidia Polovnikova | 1172 | 9b0 | 15h1 | 10b0 | 19b0 9008 7 | 26h1 | 14h0 | 17b1 | 18h1 | 5h1 | 4.5 | 1104 900 87 | 1122 -50 | — | ||
| 12 | Fokin Valery | 1165 | 25h1 | 8b0 | 24h 1 | 2b0 | 10h0 | 20b1 | 27h½ | 15b1 | 7h0 | 4.5 | 1117 | 1131 -34 | — | ||
| 13 | Romanyutenko Daniil | 1126 | 28h0 | 1h0 | 22b0 | 20h1 | 9b0 | 19h0 | 24b0 | 23h1 | 26b0 | 2. 0 | 1064 | 10 00 -126 | — | ||
| 14 | Andrey Grigoriev | 1109 | 3b0 | 18h0 | 26b1 | 28h1 | 7h0 | 11b1 | 15b0 | 24h1 | 19b½ | 4.5 7 | |||||
| 15 | Sobolev Vladislav | 1068 | 6h0 | 11b0 | 17h½ | 23b1 | 28b1 | 14h1 | 12h0 | 10b0 | 3.5 | 1103 | 1033 -35 | — | |||
| 16 | RU | 1066 | 1b½ | 19h1 | 9b1 | 4h1 | 3b0 | 22h1 | 8h1 | 2b0 | 6b½ | 6.0 | 1218 | 1258 +192 | — | ||
| 17 | Khandadashev Damir | 1059 | 19b1 | 4h0 | 15b½ | 27b0 | 18h1 | 6b0 | 11h0 | 25h0 9 0087 | 21b0 | 2. 5 | 1095 | 1000 -59 | — | ||
| 18 | Kostin Victor | 1057 | 7h0 | 14b1 | 21h0 | 9h0 | 17b0 | 25h½ 90 087 | 23b1 | 11b0 | 28h1 | 3.5 | 1084 | 1016 -41 | — | ||
| 19 | Maxim Ksenzov | 1033 | 17h0 | 16b0 | 23b1 | 11h1 | 6h0 | 13b1 | 21h0 | 20b1 | 14h½ | 4.5 | 1086 | 1071 +38 | — | ||
| 20 | Vorobyov Timofey 9008 7 | 1006 | 2h0 | 24b0 | 25h1 | 13b0 | 15b1 | 12h0 | 26b1 | 19h0 | 23b0 | 3.0 | 1082 | 1000 -6 | — | ||
| 86 26b1 | 5h0 | 18b1 | 3h0 | 22b0 | 24h1 | 19b1 | 4h0 | 17h1 | 5. 0 | 1109 | 1104 +100 | — | |||||
| 22 | RUS | Belik Alexander | 10b½ | 21h1 | 16b0 | 7h1 | 1b0 | 27h1 | 5.5 | 1131 | 1148 +146 | — | |||||
| 23 | Evgeniya Kolomeytseva | 1000 | 4b0 | 19h0 | 15h0 | 25b½ | 26b0 | 18h0 | 13b0 | 20h1 | 1.5 | 1064 | 100 0 | — | |||
| 24 | Artem Puzanov | 1000 | 10h0 | 20h1 | 7b0 | 28h1 | 21b0 | 13h1 | 14b0 | 25h½ | 3.5 | 900 86 1091 | 1005 +5 | — | |||
| 25 | Romanyutenko Ekaterina | 1000 | 12b0 | 22h0 | 20b0 | 26h0 | 23h½ 90 2. 5 | — | |||||||||
| 26 | Semeykin Roman | 11b0 | 23h1 | 20h0 | 28b1 | 13h1 | 4.0 | 1046 | 1004 +4 | — | |||||||
| 27 | Alexandra Sharshukova | 1000 | 5b0 | 26h1 | 28b1 | 17h1 | 4b0 | 9h0 | 12b½ | 10h1 | 22b0 | 4.5 | 1125 | 1085 +85 | — | ||
| 28 | Zhukova Daria | 1000 | 13b1 | 23h1 | 27h0 | 14b0 | 24b0 | 15h0 | 26h0 | 18b0 | 3.0 | 1040 | 1000 | — |
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match schedule and group composition
November 20 – December 18, 2022 Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup . 32 teams will participate in the tournament.
April 1 at the draw 29teams recognized their rivals in the group. The remaining trips were played in the intercontinental playoffs. Olympics publishes the line-ups and the full schedule of the tournament.
FIFA World Cup – 2022 in Qatar:
- Playoff bracket and schedule
- Schedule of matches and groups
- Match results
- Position in groups
- Where can I watch live matches?
2022 FIFA World Cup Final Group Squad
| Group | Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 | Team 4 0086 Group A | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 🇸🇳 Senegal | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
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| Group B | 🏴-U.S.-. 86 🏴̠̠̠̠̠̠̠̠ Wales | |||||||
| Group C | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 🇸 🇦 Saudi Arabia | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🇵🇱 Poland | ||||
| Group D | 🇫🇷 France | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | |||||
| Group E | 🇪🇸 Spain | 🇨 🇷 Costa Rica | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇯🇵 Japan | ||||
| Group F | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 🇨 🇦 Canada | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 🇭🇷 Croatia | ||||
| Group G | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 🇬🇸 Serbia | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 🇨🇲 Cameroon | ||||
| Group H | 🇵🇹 Portugal 9 0087 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
World Cup – 2022
Local time (Doha, Qatar, GMT+3)
November 20 (Sunday)
Match announcement.
Group A
- 19:00 🇶🇦 Qatar — 🇪🇨 Ecuador
November 21 (Monday)
Matches November 21 | Announcement | Results
Group A
- 19:00 🇸🇳 Senegal – 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Group B
16:00
November 22 (Tuesday)
Matches November 22 | Announcement | Results
Group C
- 13:00 🇦🇷 Argentina – 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- 19:00 🇲🇽 Mexico – 🇵🇱 Poland
Group D
- 16:00 🇩🇰 Denmark – 🇹🇳 Tunisia
- 22:00 🇫🇷 France – 🇦🇺 Australia
November 23 (Wednesday)
Matches November 23 | Announcement | Results
Group E
- 16:00 🇩🇪 Germany – 🇯🇵 Japan
- 19:00 🇪🇸 Spain – 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Group F
- 13:00 🇲🇦 Morocco – 🇭🇷 Croatia
- 22:00 🇧🇪 Belgium – 🇨🇦 Canada
November 24 (Thursday)
Matches November 24 | Announcement | Results
Group G
- 13:00 🇨🇭 Switzerland – 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- 22:00 🇧🇷 Brazil – 🇷🇸 Serbia
Group H
- 16:00 🇺🇾 Uruguay – 🇰🇷 Republic of Korea
- 19:00 🇵🇹 Portugal – 🇬🇭 Ghana
November 25 (Friday)
Matches November 25 | Announcement | Results
Group A
- 16:00 🇶🇦 Qatar – 🇸🇳 Senegal
- 19:00 🇳🇱 Netherlands – 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Group B
Wales – 🇮🇷 Iran
