Defending gold medalist Mexico was on the slate and seemed destined for their first win in Rio against lowly Fiji. Germany, seen to many as Mexico's biggest Group C competitor, looked to take down an upstart South Korea team that got off to an 8-0 run against Fiji.
Elsewhere, Brazil looked to pick up the pieces before the home crowd after a shocking draw against South Africa. The Brazilians were booed off the pitch as they failed to score despite being up one man for the final half hour. With another winnable match with Iraq, they were desperate for a better result.