Liverpool trio set to learn World Cup fate as pivotal qualifiers dawn

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A late Szoboszlai equalizer against Portugal prevented Cristiano Ronaldo and co from booking a spot at the World Cup in October. Should Portugal win in Dublin, its automatic spot at the World Cup will be confirmed.

As for Hungary, it knows that a victory against Armenia, coupled with a win for Portugal, would ensure it finishes second and features in the play-offs next year. Szoboszlai will hope to captain Hungary to the World Cup (Image: Getty Images) As for France, Konate and Ekitike, their fate is less complicated.

Should the 2018 World Cup finalists beat Ukraine in Paris on Thursday, it will secure top spot in Group D and book a place at the main event next summer. Ekitike is among the few to play in all four matches and provided an assist in October’s win over Azerbaijan.