Which teams are EXCLUDED from the 2022 World Cup? Eliminations explained as Qatar were eliminated first

THE 2022 WORLD CUP is progressing at some pace in Qatar.

And that means we’re now in the phase where teams face elimination every day when their tournament is brutally ended.

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Which teams were eliminated from the 2022 World Cup?

Group A

Qatar was eliminated after just FIVE days – the shortest time for a host at a World Cup.

The Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal can all still qualify for the round of 16.

Group B

All of England, Iran, the USA and Wales can still get ahead mathematically.

Although Wales must beat England 4-0.

Group C

Poland, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Argentina can still go through.

Argentina stayed alive in the competition by beating Mexico 2-0.

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Group D

France was the first team to reach the round of 16.

Australia, Denmark and Tunisia can still participate in the next round.

Group E

Spain, Japan, Germany and Costa Rica can still progress.

However, depending on Japan’s result against Costa Rica, Germany could be KOKO if they lose to Spain.

Group F

Belgium, Croatia, Morocco and Canada can still progress.

Group G

Brazil, Switzerland, Cameroon and Serbia can still progress.

Group H

Portugal, South Korea, Uruguay and Ghana can still progress.

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The last 16 game dates

last 16

Saturday December 3rd

• Game 49: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up (3:00 p.m.)
• Game 50: Group C Winner vs Group D Runner-Up (7pm)

Sunday December 4th

• Game 52: Group D winners vs Group C runners-up (3:00 p.m.)
• Game 51: Group B winner vs. Group A runner-up (7 p.m.)

Monday, December 5th

• Game 53: Group E Winner vs. Group F Runner-Up (3:00 p.m.)
• Game 54: Group G Winner vs Group H Runner-Up (7pm)

Tuesday December 6th

• Game 55: Winner Group F vs. Runners-up Group E (3:00 p.m.)
• Game 56: Winner Group H vs. Runner-up Group G (7pm)

quarter finals

Friday December 9th

• Game 58: Match 53 Winner vs Match 54 Winner (3pm)
• Game 57: Match 49 Winner vs Match 50 Winner (7pm)

Saturday December 10th

• Game 60: Match 55 Winner vs Match 56 Winner (3pm)
• Game 59: Match 51 Winner vs Match 52 Winner (7pm)

semifinals

Tuesday December 13th

• Match 61: Winner of Match 57 vs. Winner of Match 58 (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 14th

• Match 62: Winner of Match 59 vs. Winner of Match 60 (7 p.m.)
• Match for place 3/4

Saturday, 12/17

• Match 61 Losers vs. Match 62 Losers (3pm)

final

Sunday 18 December

• Match 61 Winner vs Match 62 Winner (3pm)

What are the most important dates for the World Cup?

• The group stage started on Sunday 20th November.
• The round of 16 will take place from December 3rd to 6th.
• Quarterfinal stages begin December 9-10.
• The semi-finals will take place from December 13th to 14th.
• The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, December 18th.