Would it help Spain to finish second?

Would it help Spain to finish second?

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La Roja are facing Japan in their final Group E game

With the draw against Germany, Spain lead Group E after two games in the World Cup. If Luis Enrique's side finish first, they will likely end up crossing paths with Brazil in the quarter-finals.

The Group E winners face one of Croatia, Belgium or Morocco in the next round, with Canada eliminated - whoever comes second.

Croatia currently lead the group with Morocco second, while Belgium are third.

If Brazil finish first in their group they would face the second team from Group H - Portugal, Uruguay, South Korea and Ghana are the options.

If Spain did beat Brazil and reached the semis, then they would have to face Argentina potentially.

If Spain finish second they would face the first in Group F, Croatia, Belgium or Morocco, and then potentially avoid Brazil in the next round, playing Portugal in theory instead.

In the semi-finals they might then play France or England.

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