Afghanistan had to endure a nervy wait before confirming a spot in the knockout stage, with Majid Mortezaei's side advancing as one of the best four third-placed sides.

They had opened their Group C campaign with a thrilling 6-4 win over Angola but defeats to Argentina (2-1) and Ukraine (4-1) left their fate hanging in the balance.

However, results elsewhere meant they advanced and Mortezaei will remind his players that they have nothing to lose.

Paraguay may have topped Group A but the South American side can be beaten, as the Netherlands showed in their 5-2 win and Afghanistan will not hold back, not when a place in the quarter-finals is at stake, where they could meet Thailand should the Southeast Asian side defeat France in their last 16 tie.

Venue: Humo Arena, Tashkent

Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+5)