Japan v France
Venue: Estadio Nacional Junior Martinez Pradanos (Santiago)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC-3)

Yuzu Funakoshi’s Japan were perfect in Group A, winning against Egypt (2-0), Chile (2-0) and New Zealand (3-0).

Rion Ichihara and Hitsasugu Ishii have netted two goals each over the three matches, with fellow midfielders Yumeki Yokoyama and Kosei Ogura also among the scorers.

"Every game was not easy, but I feel the players did really well,” said Funakoshi. “Now it’s life or death, so we want to prepare ourselves well with the mindset that we have to give our all in the next match."

Defence has proved to be a key component of Japan’s charge as they have yet to concede, which will be crucial against a France side who lost once in the group stage.

France secured their spot in the last 16 by finishing as one of the four best third-placed teams but do have the duo of Andrea Leborgne and Lucas Michal, who have both netted three goals.

Morocco v Korea Republic
Venue: Estadio El Teniente (Rancagua)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:00 (UTC-3)

Korea Republic started their Group B campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine but Lee Chang-won’s side recovered to hold Paraguay to a goalless draw before securing a hard-fought 2-1 win against Panama.

Progression to the Round of 16 was achieved as one of the four best third-placed teams and Lee will be hoping for better fortunes in the knockout stage.

“I'm relieved to have made it through the group stage,” said Lee. “We'll face a stronger team in the Round of 16, but anything can happen in the tournament. We will prepare well and show our strength."

Belgium-based Kim Myung-jun has one goal to his name thus far but the Korea Republic attack hasn’t been firing on all cylinders.

Morocco topped a tough Group C that included Mexico, Spain and Brazil, confirming their Round of 16 spot with a match to spare.

Mohamed Ouahbi’s side started with an impressive 2-0 win against Spain before stunning Brazil 2-1 with Yassir Zabiri one to keep an eye on, with the winger having scored twice.