Six groups have booked their place within the quarter-finals after a sequence of thrilling round-of-16 matches in Qatar.
World Cup 2022 is within the enterprise finish of issues. The knockouts are below means and qualification for the quarter-finals is heating up.
Under are the groups which have superior into the final eight:
Argentina have their star participant Lionel Messi and a goalkeeping error from Mat Ryan to thank for overcoming a heroic Australian efficiency within the spherical of 16.
The Socceroos pissed off Argentina for giant elements of the sport, and regardless of the wild celebrations on the finish, Argentinian followers could have their considerations going right into a sport towards stronger opposition.
Argentina will meet the Netherlands within the quarter-finals, a staff that got here into the event in a effective run of kind and are but to lose. Argentina misplaced their opener towards Saudi Arabia however received the following three.
Group earlier efficiency:
Spherical of 16
The 2018 World Cup finalists simply by no means appear to get drained. On Monday, they beat Japan on penalties to succeed in the quarter-finals, the place they may face Brazil.
Croatia have solely received one sport in regular time, towards Canada on this World Cup.
Group efficiency:
Spherical of 16:
The Oranje progressed after overcoming a spirited USA in a no-nonsense 3-1 win. The North American staff dominated possession and registered extra pictures on course, however Netherlands’ defence, marshalled by Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk, simply handled the attacking risk.
Nevertheless, Argentina, who boast Lionel Messi of their ranks, will provide a a lot larger risk going ahead.
Group efficiency:
Spherical of 16:
![Netherlands vs USA, FIFA World Cup 2022, December 3, Khalifa International Stadium [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SOR05923.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513)
One other favorite to win the event, France delivered on expectations and beat Poland 3-1 to advance to the quarter-finals.
Led by Olivier Giroud – who surpassed Thierry Henry as the perfect scorer for the nationwide facet at 52 worldwide targets – and present event high marksman Kylian Mbappe, Les Blues will meet Gareth Southgate’s England on Saturday.
France received the World Cup in 1998 and 2018.
Group efficiency:
Spherical of 16:
Brazil stormed into the quarter-finals with an awesome 4-1 victory over South Korea, scoring all their targets within the first 36 minutes of the sport. They go on to face Croatia within the first match of the quarter-finals on Friday at 6pm (15:00 GMT).
The Selecao have claimed the World Cup 5 occasions and are the pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.
Group efficiency:
Spherical of 16:
![Brazil players celebrating their 4-1 victory | Brazil v South Korea, FIFA World Cup 2022, December 5, Stadium 974 [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SOR08566.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513)
England secured a spot within the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over African champions Senegal. The Three Lions are set to fulfill reigning champions France on Saturday.
England received the World Cup in 1966 and completed fourth in 2018.
Group efficiency:
Spherical of 16:
