FIFA World Cup 2022 : Round of 16 knockout games continue

Fifa World Cup 2022 : Round Of 16 Knockout Games Continue

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup championship competition began two weeks ago, pitting 32 national teams from across the globe

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Teams grouped into eight pools with four teams in each, into the Group Stage.

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The Qatar FIFA World Cup saw record-breaking performances by Asian football confederations, as three teams (Australia, Japan, and South Korea) reached the knockout stages.

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Japan are set to play Croatia, and then Brazil will face South Korea in the third day of knockout matches in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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Entering the final day of group play, both Brazil and Portugal have qualified, but it is yet to be determined if they advance as winners or runners-up from their respective groups.

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So far, 10 teams, the Netherlands, Senegal, England, USA, reigning champions France, Australia, Argentina, Poland, Brazil, and Portugal, have qualified to their knockout rounds.

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Pictures of Neymar's injury during Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia

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