France need a miracle
Mexico beat France 2-0, leaving Raymond Domenech's men with just one point heading into the final group games. Mexico look on course to progress along with Uruguay - they both need just a draw when they meet each other next week. But France must hope there is a result in that match, and that they beat South Africa - or it's another embarrassing exit for the 1998 champions. One of the Mexican goal-scorers Javier Hernandez signed for Manchester United before the tournament - it looks like Alex Ferguson knows what he's doing.
Greece in first ever World Cup win
Their country may be bankrupt, but Greek spirits were lifted by their first ever World Cup win. They came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1. The Africans finished the match with just ten men - midfielder Kaita got a straight red card in the middle of the first half. By then Nigeria were 1-0 up, but the Greeks drew level just before the break. And Torisidos was the hero when he poked home the winner on 71 minutes. What a disappointing tournament for the Nigerians.
Argentina hit their stride
The tournament favourites eased past South Korea with a 4-1 win that was never in doubt. They took the lead on 17 minutes when a Messi free-kick was deflected into the goal. And then Gonzalo Higuan added a hat-trick - the first on 33 minutes, and two in the space of four minutes in the last 15 minutes of the game.
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