The Tricolors of Costa Rica recorded a hard fought 1-0 victory over Japan earlier at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, thanks to Keysher Fuller's late strike
Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark magic to help keep Argentina's World Cup hopes alive with victory in a tense encounter against Mexico.
Denmark suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of France in their second Group D fixture at the Stadium 974 on Saturday evening.
Poland edge out Saudi Arabia with a precious 2-0 win at the to enhance their chances of qualifying to the knockout stage.
Unquestionably the strongest team in Group D, France are on track to reach the round of 16 stage as they sit top of the group with three points, and even though Les Bleus are missing the services of some of their crucial players, their absence is not felt in the tournament considering the number of world class players present in the French squad, they shouldn't even negotiate to move to the next phase of the World Cup as they are expected to do it in grand style tonight as they nick-it-down against Denmark at the Stadium 974 this (Saturday) evening.