11.   On Monday, Liberia takes on Nigeria and Mali takes on Algeria with both quarterfinal spots from Group A on the line.

12.   Spain is forced into a one-game playoff Monday for a quarterfinal spot.

13.   Spain is now forced into a one-game playoff for a quarterfinal spot.

14.   The last two Americans in the field, Jeff Tarango and Malivai Washington, also face off for a quarterfinal spot.

15.   With no major upsets so far, all the top seeds have clinched quarterfinal spots or appeared certain to do so.