Stuttgart, Germany (My Sportsbook) - It is a very simple scenario for Australia on Thursday when they meet Croatia in the final match of Group F play at Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium.
Win and advance to the Round of 16.
In fact, if Australia wins and Brazil falls to Japan, Australia can still win the group via goal differential.
However, if Croatia wins, it becomes a little more complicated as all four teams still on the table still have a chance of moving on.
Croatia, which has a loss and a draw, would become the second and final team in the group behind Brazil to advance if it can defeat Australia and beat out Japan on goal differential.
A lot of eyes will be on Stjepan Tomas, who is filling in for the suspended Robert Kovac in the middle of the Croatian defense.
On the other hand, Australia received some positive news this week as it will have Harry Kewell back. Kewell was cleared by a FIFA disciplinary committee for his actions in insulting a referee.
"That's great news for us," said Australian captain Mark Viduka. "Harry's a world-class player."
This will be the first competitive match ever between the two countries. However, they are familiar with each other, playing numerous times in friendlies over the past 16 years.
"We have better quality players," said Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar. "Their greatest danger is that they play as a team and that they have Mark Viduka. We will have a man on him the whole time."
Croatia will wear red, white and blue, while Australia will don yellow and green.