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When Germany, Spain and Messi go home early, we're left with Sweden v Switzerland borefests

The Swedes deserve their place in the quarters but they are joined by a few uninspiring teams, which is a shame given the quality on the other side

Update the list. Now one of Sweden, Russia, Croatia, England or Colombia will be in the World Cup final.

By the end of Tuesday night you can shrink it even further, once either England or Colombia progress to the quarter-finals.

Sweden are still in the mix because they beat fellow unadventurous European side Switzerland in an uninspiring match in St Petersburg, a game that laid bare just how poor this half of the draw is.