Day 6 impact player

Denis Cheryshev, Russia

Scored his third goal in two games to give the host nation a two-goal lead over Egypt.

Day 7 preview

(wins-ties-losses)

Group B: Portugal (0-1-0) vs. Morocco (0-0-1)

7 a.m., FS1: Cristiano Ronaldo's three goals in the opener were only enough for a draw against Spain.

Group A: Uruguay (1-0-0) vs. Saudi Arabia (0-0-1)

10 a.m., Ch. 9: Luis Suarez will make his 100th appearance for two-time champion Uruguay.

Group B: Iran (1-0-0) vs. Spain (0-1-0)

1 p.m., Ch. 9: Spain will start David De Gea in goal again despite a rough opener.

Did you know?

There have been more goals scored on free kicks in this World Cup (four) than in the entire 2014 event (three).

Standings/ schedule on C9