The match between Netherlands and USA started the Round of 16 at the Khalifa International Stadium.
This year's chaotic group stage at the 2022 World Cup saw tournament regulars Belgium, Germany and Mexico eliminated. Japan had shaken Group E by finishing first. Lionel Messi's Argentina redeemed themselves after an opening loss to Saudi Arabia.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has now entered its knockout stage.
The biggest soccer tournament in the world started with a total of 32 teams, divided across eight different groups (A-H), with four teams in each group.
The teams who made top two in each group have advanced to the next stage, making it a battle between 16 teams for the coveted World Cup trophy.
The schedule of the Round of 16, also called knockout stage, has already begun on Saturday, December 3.
Check out which teams are facing off at the ongoing mega soccer event in Qatar.
Teams Qualified for the Knockout Stage
Netherlands vs USA
- Date: December 3 (Sat)
- Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
Argentina vs Australia
- Date: December 4 (Sun)
- Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
France vs Poland
- Date: December 4 (Sun)
- Venue: Al Thumama Stadium
England vs Senegal
- Date: December 5 (Mon)
- Venue: Al Bayt Stadium
Japan vs Croatia
- Date: December 5 (Mon)
- Venue: Al Janoub Stadium
Brazil vs South Korea
- Date: December 6 (Tue)
- Venue: Stadium 974
Morocco vs Spain
- Date: December 6 (Tue)
- Venue: Education City Stadium
Portugal vs Switzerland
- Date: December 7 (Wed)
- Venue: Lusail Stadium
Knockout Stage / Round of 16 - The Results so far:
Date: December 3 (Sat)
Netherlands 3 - United States 1
Argentina 2 - Australia 1
Date: December 4 (Sun)
France 3 - Poland 1
England 3 - Senegal 0
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Source:
https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/qatar2022
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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/26/sports/soccer/messi-argentina-mexico.html