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FIFA World Cup 2018 Group B had a nail-biting finish with both Spain vs Morocco and Portugal vs Iran matches ending in an exciting draw. While Spain topped Group B by virtue of having scored more goals. Portugal came second after suffering a huge scare as a spirited Iran went all out to secure a win for a place in the Round of 16. Spain and Portugal had played against each other in the Group B opener and dished out an entertaining match with a 3-3 draw.


Spain and Portugal then defeated Iran and Morocco by a margin of 1-0 each. While Iran vs Morocco match ended in the former's favour by a margin of 1-0.


Group B: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran


Group B Points Table
Team Matches Won Draw Lost GF GA GD Points
Spain (Q) 3 1 2 0 6 5 1 5
Portugal (Q) 3 1 2 0 5 4 1 5
Iran 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4
Morocco 3 0 1 2 2 4 -2 1

Now, Spain will take on hosts Russia in Round of 16 on July 1, Sunday at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow at 7:30 pm IST. Portugal will face a resurgent Uruguay at Fisht Stadium, Sochi on June 30, Saturday at 11:30 pm IST.