As the World Cup group stages enters its second round of matches, some nations will be booking their places in the knockout stages, while others will be heading home.

The expanded World Cup format means that the top two teams from each group qualify automatically, while eight third-placed teams can also advance.

There are some fascinating connections between the two teams playing matches in Kansas City.

Curaçao will make its World Cup debut this month as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament, thanks to its connection to the Netherlands.