5 things to look out for at the World Cup on Sunday

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The second pair of last-16 World Cup matches will be played on Sunday when Spain face hosts Russia and Croatia take on Denmark.

Here, Press Association Sport flags up what to look out for.

Will the real Spain stand up?

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Who are the real Spain at the 2018 World Cup? (Petr David Josek/AP)

De Gea in the spotlight

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Spain goalkeeper David de Gea has looked short of confidence at the 2018 World Cup (Sergei Grits/AP)

James mind games

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James Rodriguez’s fitness is a concern for Colombia ahead of their World Cup clash with England (Martin Meissner/AP)

Can Russia keep their party going?

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Russia fans hope to keep the flag flying at the 2018 World Cup on Sunday (Andrew Medichini/PA)

Midfield maestros do battle

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Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, left, and Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen are set for battle again – this time on the World Cup stage (Mike Egerton/PA)

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