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With France defeating Australia early Saturday (albeit with the help of video review), this game looks increasingly like the key one to decide the group’s second qualifier. Denmark will rely on Christian Eriksen, the Spurs star, while Peru is happy to have its talismanic player, Paolo Guerrero, reinstated after a drug test failure.
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How to watch: In the U. S., Fox Sports 1 has the broadcast at Noon.
• Peru is in the World Cup for the first time since 1982. The squad fought its way through the tough South American qualifying group, finishing ahead of Chile (and benefiting from Bolivia using an ineligible player). No South American team can ever be counted out, but Peru is certainly one of the weaker teams to represent the continent.
• Christian Eriksen is the star man for Denmark after another great season at Spurs in England. A do-it-all midfielder, he can score, pass and anchor setpieces.
• With France likely to grab one spot from this group, and Australia a long-shot, the result of this game is arguably the most crucial. The winner will have one foot in the next round.
