51.   Germany won its group with victories over Saudi Arabia and Cameroon and a draw with Ireland.

52.   Germany won the group with seven points and will now play Croatia Sunday at Old Trafford, while the Czechs meet Portugal in Liverpool Saturday.

53.   Group E also has Saudi Arabia, Cameroon and Ireland, and the Germans see themselves as favorites to win the group, although Cameroon is the African champion.

54.   Group E also has Saudi Arabia, Cameroon and Ireland, and the Germans see themselves as favorites to win the group.

55.   If both Italy and Croatia win Wednesday, Croatia will win the group having beaten and drawn with Italy in their head-to-head series.

56.   If Croatia beats France Wednesday, it will win its group and cannot meet Yugoslavia until the final, provided both teams clear the quarterfinals and the semifinals.

57.   If the Americans win their group, they advance to the final on Saturday.

58.   IFK Goteborg made the Champions Cup quarterfinals but lost to Bayern three years ago after winning its group ahead of Barcelona and Manchester United.

59.   If they win the group, they would get an extra day off and play Tuesday.

60.   If Croatia wins, it will win the group.