MSPORT presents the Qatar 2022 World Cup: Knockout Football Fever.

So far, the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament has been thrilling, with more shocking results than any World Cup in history. Most underdog African and Asian nations that advanced to the knockout stage have surprised and outperformed expectations.

Qatar, Canada, Ecuador, Germany, Costa Rica, Belgium, Iran, Wales, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Denmark, Ghana, and Uruguay have all been knocked out of the World Cup knockout stages, while 16 other countries have advanced to the Round of 16 stage. MSport is providing an update on all completed Qatar 2022 World Cup groups, as well as the best odds and promotions this World Cup season.

What happened In the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group Stages,

Except for Belgium and Germany, the majority of the favourites have made it through their groups, but it hasn’t been an easy road. On day three, Saudi Arabia, the tournament’s absolute underdog, stunned Argentina.

Not to be outdone, Japan followed suit a day later, defeating Germany despite falling behind early to a penalty, before repeating the comeback against Spain in the final game to win the group. To be fair, given the outcome of Group E, Costa Rica’s victory over Japan in their second game was perhaps the biggest surprise.

Belgium has been eliminated from the Qatar 2022 World Cup after a strong performance by Morocco exposed their shaky defence.

Qualification of the Netherlands and Senegal from Group A

The Netherlands has joined the list of countries that have qualified for the knockout stage. They were defeated by Senegal in their first 2022 Qatar World Cup match, drew with Ecuador, and won Qatar to advance to the knockout stage.

Senegalese fans rejoiced when Senegal was promoted to the league of qualified national teams after defeating Ecuador. Senegal won the match by a score of 2-1.

Qualification of England and the United States from Group B

The list is incomplete without England’s convincing victory over Wales. The match between England and Wales resulted in the England National team qualifying for the Round of 16. The England national team is one of the most powerful teams in the competition.

The national football team of the United States of America is one of 16 national teams that have advanced to the knockout stage. The national team advanced to the round of 16 thanks to their victory over Iran.

Qualification of Argentina and Poland from Group C

Argentina reclaimed first place in Group C with victories over Mexico and Poland, following a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening game of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Argentina’s first World Cup appearance was marred by the national team’s defeat to Saudi Arabia. Argentina’s national team for the FIFA World Cup 2022 includes one of the game’s all-time greats.

Poland advanced to the round of 16 by finishing second in Group C.

Australia advanced to the round of 16 after finishing second in Group D with six points from wins over Tunisia and Denmark. It’s not surprising given that this is the national team’s sixth FIFA World Cup appearance, and fifth in a row.

Qualification of France and Australia from Group D

France is the first country to qualify for the World Cup tournaments in Qatar in 2022. After defeating Denmark on November 26th, France easily advanced to the knockout stage. France’s first World Cup match was a crushing defeat to Australia. France won the match 4-1 and went on to defeat Denmark before falling to Tunisia in their final group stage game.

Australia advanced to the round of 16 after finishing second in Group D with six points from wins over Tunisia and Denmark. It’s not surprising given that this is the national team’s sixth FIFA World Cup appearance, and fifth in a row.

Croatia advanced to the round of 16 after a goalless tie with Morocco and a 4-1 victory over Canada. Andrej Kramaric has contributed two goals in three games for Croatia in the Qatar World Cup 2022.

Qualification of Brazil and Switzerland in Group G

Brazil became the second national team to reach the knockout round. After defeating Switzerland 1-0, they became the second national team to advance to the round of 16. The first match between Brazil and Serbia was won by Brazil (2-0). The Brazilian national team sent their best players to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Neymar was injured and may not be able to join the rest of the team.

Switzerland has advanced to the 2022 Olympics.

Round of 16: Netherlands humiliates the United States, while England rips Senegal apart

Despite the promise that the USMNT showed in the group stages, they were defeated in the end by a Dutch team that outclassed and outplayed the Americans. Despite scoring once, the USA provided little resistance to their opponents, who outclassed the Americans at the Khalifa International Stadium. The Dutch waited patiently before slicing open the USA defence with forensic precision. While the Americans lick their wounds, the Dutch march triumphantly into the quarter-finals, where they will face Argentina.

England faced the mighty AFCON Champions, Senegal, in the other Round of 16 matchup, but in the end, England’s precise crossing was the difference between the two.

MATCH FIXTURES FOR THE QUARTERFINALS

Croatia vs. Brazil, Tuesday, December 9th, 16:00 p.m.

Argentina vs. the Netherlands 09 Dec               20:00

France vs. England 10 Dec               20:00

Portugal vs. Morocco

10 Dec                16:00

What We’ve Learned So Far in the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group Stages (and Round of 16)

No team won all three group games.
Fewer goals than in previous FIFA World Cups, especially in the first half: The previous three World Cups averaged 2.5 goals per game, with only 36% coming in the first half.
Teams are passing more often: In this tournament, more passes are made per game than in any other.
There have been 525 additional stoppage time minutes in the FIFA World Cup. That’s nearly six more.