Which teams have qualified for the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup and who will play against whom next?

THE World Cup group stage is over and we now know who will face off in the round of 16.

The biggest shock of the groups was the failure of Germany, while Japan and Spain took their place in the round of 16.

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Brazil suffered a late defeat against Cameroon but are also in the round of 16.

And we have all the information about who will advance to the round of 16 and who will play whom in the next round.

Which teams qualified for the round of 16?

Group A

Netherlands secured a place in the last 16 with a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar, leaving Louis Van Gaal’s side topping the group.

Senegal also confirmed their place in the knockout stages after defeating Ecuador.

Both sides meet their opponents TONIGHT in the Group B final, with Senegal meeting the winner and the Netherlands meeting the runners-up.

Group B

England qualified for the round of 16 and defeated Wales 3-0 to send their compatriots home.

United States of America join the Three Lions in the knockout stages and beat Iran 1-0 to set up a clash with the Netherlands.

Group C

Argentina finished Group C on top despite losing the first game of the group stage.

Victories over Mexico and Poland propelled them into the round of 16, while they are joined by Europe.

Poland razor-thin ahead of Mexico and had a better goal difference than the Central Americans.

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Group D

France had already qualified before the game against Tunisia – and then the reigning world champions LOST.

Needless to say, Les Bleus still finished as group winners on goal difference.

They are connected in the last 16 of Australiawho pulled off another 1-0 victory by beating a disappointing Denmark.

Group E

Japan shocked the world by topping Group E, winning against both Germany and Germany Spain.

The surprise twist in what was considered a group of death saw Germany eliminated from the competition, although they finished level on points with Spain, who finished in second place.

Group F

Morocco surprised everyone by topping the group and securing their place in the last 16 with a 2-1 win over Canada.

That meant that Croatia and Belgium had it all, but a 0-0 draw saw the Red Devils eliminated in the group stage.

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Group G

Brazil are through after winning both games and picking up six points.

Switzerland joined the South Americans in the next round after beating Serbia on the final day of Group G.

Group H

Bruno Fernandes’ clasp saw Portugal seal their place in the next round and sit at the top of Group H with six points.

Ghana, South Koreaand Uruguay still had a chance of reaching the round of 16 but it was the Asian side who progressed after a 2-1 win over Portugal on the last day of the group.

What are the last 16 game dates?

last 16

Saturday December 3rd

Sunday December 4th

Monday 5 December

Tuesday December 6th

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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, 12/14

• 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)

Based on UK time zone

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.