The 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage is complete, and the 16 teams advancing to the knockout stage have been determined. Switzerland and South Korea were the last two countries to secure their spots.
In a dramatic moment, South Korea advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Portugal 2-1. Uruguay was eliminated after failing to score against Ghana, resulting in a 2-0 loss.
Switzerland secured the remaining spot in a hard-fought match against Serbia at Stadium 974 in the early hours of Saturday, December 3, 2022, winning 3-2.
From Group A, the Netherlands and Senegal progressed to the round of 16. The Netherlands topped the group, while Senegal qualified as runners-up.
In a match held at Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the Netherlands defeated the host nation, Qatar, 2-0. This victory gave Louis van Gaal's team an additional 3 points, bringing their total to 7 points from 3 matches (two wins and one draw).
Senegal qualified for the round of 16 after defeating Ecuador 2-1. This win gave Senegal an additional 3 points, bringing their total to 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss.
From Group B, England and the United States advanced. England progressed after defeating Wales 3-0 in their final group stage match. The United States advanced after defeating Iran 1-0.
France, from Group D, only needed two matches to secure their place in the round of 16, winning against Australia and Denmark. Their final match against Tunisia determined whether they would top the group or finish as runners-up.
Brazil advanced from Group G with a total of 6 points. Portugal also progressed to the next stage from Group H with 6 points.
Argentina finally qualified for the round of 16 after defeating Poland 2-0 in their Matchday 3 game in Group C.
With an additional 3 points, Argentina finished at the top of Group C with 6 points, securing their place in the next round. Poland, despite losing to Argentina, also qualified with 4 points, finishing second in the group.
Japan, nicknamed the Blue Samurai, qualified for the round of 16 after defeating Spain 2-1 in Matchday 3.
This victory gave Japan an additional 3 points, bringing their total to 7 points and securing top spot in Group E. Despite losing to Japan, Spain still advanced to the round of 16. Spain and Germany both had 4 points, but Spain's superior goal difference secured their place.
Morocco and Croatia from Group F also qualified for the round of 16.
List of Teams Qualified for the Round of 16, 2022 Qatar World Cup:
1. Netherlands (Group A)
2. Senegal (Group A)
3. England (Group B)
4. United States (Group B)
5. Argentina (Group C)
6. Poland (Group C)
7. France (Group D)
8. Australia (Group D)
9. Japan (Group E)
10. Spain (Group E)
11. Morocco (Group F)
12. Croatia (Group F)
13. Brazil (Group G)
14. Switzerland (Group G)
15. Portugal (Group H)
16. South Korea (Group H)