Managers have named their 26-man World Cup squads, but starting line-ups and final tactical tweaks are still being decided this week based on last impressions.
Performances in warm-up matches are crucial for players on the cusp of starting roles, while coaches are hoping to gain positive momentum entering the tournament.
GOAL recaps the biggest friendly matches before the World Cup…
Saudi Arabia 0-1 Croatia
Andrej Kramaric netted an 82nd-minute winner in a battle of teams both headed to the World Cup.
UAE 0-5 Argentina
Lionel Messi scored a fabulous goal with his right foot, capping a great team move, and Argentina continued to look like a powerful attacking force.
Oman 0-1 Germany
Hansi Flick’s men barely edged Oman with an 80th-minute goal from Niclas Fullkrug.
Poland 1-0 Chile
Another late goal on an entertaining Wednesday of friendly action as Krzysztof Piatek broke the deadlock in the 85th minute. Poland won despite having just 26 per cent of possession.
Mexico 1-2 Sweden
Are Mexico heading for World Cup trouble? It certainly looks as though they might be followinga surprising defeat to Sweden.
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