We’ve seen some large outcomes via the primary matches of group stage play on the World Cup however we’re beginning to get to the purpose the place we will sit up for the knockout spherical, starting with the spherical of 16.
The second spherical of group stage matches begins Friday, and extra outcomes will imply some groups have certified for the knockout spherical. The seeding for these groups may nonetheless be up for grabs however they’ve completed sufficient work via the primary two matches to safe a spot. Right here’s a take a look at which groups might be within the knockout spherical for the 2022 competitors.
Who has certified for World Cup spherical of 16
France (Group D)
The defending World Cup champions are the primary facet via to the knockout stage with wins over Australia and Denmark. France can verify their spot atop Group D with a win or draw over Tunisia within the closing match. Relying on the Australia-Denmark consequence within the closing match, France may retain the highest spot within the group even when they lose in opposition to Tunisia.
Brazil (Group G)
With Neymar on the sidelines nursing an ankle harm. Brazil managed to discover a late winner in opposition to Switzerland courtesy of Casemiro to safe a spot within the knockout spherical. The percentages-on favorites at DraftKings Sportsbook are as soon as once more within the spherical of 16, and now they’ll probably give Neymar one other sport off to let his ankle proceed therapeutic. Even when Neymar is out, Brazil proved they’ll win a sport with out their greatest participant.
Portugal (Group H)
Cristiano Ronaldo might be within the spherical of 16, as Portugal safe a spot with a 2-0 win over Uruguay. Bruno Fernandes discovered the again of the online twice for Portugal, together with a late penalty after a hand-ball within the field from Uruguay. There’s nonetheless an opportunity Portugal don’t win Group H however they’ve gotten via and might now breathe a bit simpler within the closing match.