The buzz: Sweden’s rout of Mexico earned it first place in the group and its first appearance in the knockout round since 2006. The Swedes were seconds away from an unbeaten group stage with only Toni Kroos’ goal deep in stoppage time for Germany in the second game to mar their record. Andreas Granqvist, who plays club soccer for Krasnodar in the Russian Premier League, had two of the team’s five goals — both on penalty kicks — in group play while Robin Olsen had two shutouts in goal. Switzerland, back in the knockout phase for the second straight World Cup, lost to Argentina in extra time four years ago.
World Cup: Tuesday's matchups
