No surprises here with Germany and Yugoslavia coming through in the expected order, even if Berti Vogts's side did have some of the shine taken off their reputation in Lens when the two rivals met in the second round of matches.

Stankovic and Stojkovic, helped on each occasion by poor defensive work and sloppy keeping on the part of Kopke, gave Ireland's European Championship opponents a two-goal lead before Matthaus arrived to restore order and help his side to a draw.

Later that evening, Iran ensured that whatever else happened during their time in France, the trip would be considered a success when beating the US 2-1, a result that prompted a meltdown in the American camp where prominent players started to openly brandish knives with the intention of using them on coach Steve Sampson's back. After the last round of games he departed and the Germans avoided, on goal difference, a second round clash with the Dutch.

The US and Iran teams line out in Montpellier.