FIFA World Cup 2022 | Groups in spherical of 16, schedule and the way it works

Common view of pyrotechnics and a large duplicate World Cup trophy contained in the stadium earlier than a gaggle stage match.
| Picture Credit score: Reuters

Within the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, the groups will play one another solely as soon as, with the profitable staff going to the following spherical. There are a complete of 4 rounds: Spherical of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the ultimate, which is able to happen on December 18.

There’s additionally a third-place playoff between the losers of the semi-finals.

If the scores are equal on the finish of regular enjoying time in any of those matches, a 30-minute additional time is performed in two intervals of quarter-hour every. If the rating remains to be tied, 5-penalty shoot-out follows to find out the winners.

Groups that certified

GROUP A: The Netherlands secured a spot within the final 16 with victories over African champions Senegal and hosts Qatar, topping Group A regardless of a 1-1 draw with Ecuador. The reigning African Champions began the World Cup with a loss to the Netherlands, however they turned their fortunes with a 3-1 win over hosts Qatar and a decisive 2-1 win over Ecuador.

GROUP B: England punched their ticket to the knockout part as prime of Group B with 7 factors, following emphatic victories towards Wales and Iran and a goalless draw with america. The US certified as runners-up of Group B after a 1-0 victory over Iran in a match overshadowed by political pressure following attracts with Wales and England.

GROUP C: Argentina clawed again the highest spot in Group C with wins over Mexico and Poland after a surprising loss within the opener towards Saudi Arabia. They may subsequent face Australia on Saturday. Poland clinched a spot within the final 16 as runners-up of Group C after a win over Saudi Arabia, a draw with Mexico and a loss to Argentina. They meet France on Sunday.

GROUP D: Reigning champions France delivered on expectations and have become the primary staff to qualify for the final 16 with consecutive Group D wins over Australia and Denmark, adopted by a 1-0 loss to Tunisia. Australia claimed a spot within the final 16 as Group D runners-up with 6 factors from wins over Tunisia and Denmark. They go on to face Argentina on Saturday.

GROUP E: Japan surged into the final 16 because the unlikely winners of Group E after the Samurai Blue staged two gorgeous comeback wins over Germany and Spain, shedding solely to Costa Rica. They may face Croatia on Monday. Spain clinched a spot within the final 16 with a blowout towards Costa Rica, adopted by a draw with Germany and a loss to Japan. They may meet Morocco on Tuesday.

GROUP F: Morocco topped Group F with wins over Canada and Belgium following a goalless draw with Croatia and can play towards Spain on Tuesday. Croatia joined the final 16 after two goalless attracts with Morocco and Belgium and a 4-1 victory over Canada. They may subsequent face Japan on Monday. Group G: Brazil booked their ticket for the knockout stage with back-to-back wins towards Switzerland and Serbia, adopted by a 1-0 loss to Cameroon. They may face South Korea on Monday. Switzerland secured the runners-up spot in Group G with a 3-2 win over Serbia and a victory over Cameroon and can go on to play Portugal on Tuesday.

GROUP H: Portugal completed Group H with a defeat by South Korea however held on to their prime spot to face Switzerland on Tuesday. South Korea clinched entry to the knockout stage with a last-gasp win over already-qualified Portugal, following a goalless draw with Uruguay and a loss to Ghana.

Date, fixture and venue for the knockout stage

December 3: Netherlands vs. Khalifa United States Worldwide Stadium,

December4: Argentina vs. Ahmad bin Ali Australia Stadium, France vs. Poland, Al Thumama Stadium

December5: England vs. Senegal Al Bayt Stadium, Japan vs. Croatia Al Janoub Stadium,

December6: Brazil vs. South Korea Stadium 974, Morocco vs. Spain Schooling Metropolis Stadium

December 7: Portugal vs. Switzerland Lusail Iconic Stadium

December9: Quarter-final 1 Lusail Iconic Stadium,

December10: Quarter-final 2 Schooling Metropolis Stadium, Quarter-final 3 Al Bayt Stadium

December 11: Quarter-final 4 Al Thumama Stadium

December14: Semi-final 1 Lusail Iconic Stadium

December15: Semi-final 2 Al Bayt Stadium

December17: Third place Khalifa playoff Worldwide Stadium

December18: Ultimate Lusail Iconic Stadium