Group Stage Results: Day 7

It was Gonzalo Higuain's day as he nets three against South Korea.

Argentina 4-1 South Korea
The Albicelestes continue to impress with a hat-trick from Higuain and more sparkling play from Lio Messi who had a role in every goal (even the own goal). SoKo needs a big win over Nigeria to advance.

Greece 2-1 Nigeria
Forced to play most of the match with 10 men due to a silly red card for violent conduct, the Super Eagles unfortunately show the lack of composure they're known to exhibit. Nigerian goalkeeper Enyeama continues his superhuman saves (big clubs take notice) but slips up when it counts and gives up the rebound for the Greek winner. Greeks save some face after their stinker against SoKo.

France 0-2 Mexico
El Tri puts on a brilliant show as they push the embattled French to the brink of elimination.

So much could be said about the disarray of the French camp -- the almost universal public disregard for head coach Raymond Domenech, the factions and infighting amongst the players, the legal woes of star Frank Ribery. Suffice it to say that the French entered and will most likely exit as the most dysfunctional side at the World Cup. It's a shame because that they have a proud history in the tournament. On the positive side, Mexico and Uruguay's match could be a real cracker, that is if both sides come out fighting for first place instead of in a gentleman's agreement for a draw which would put them both through.