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World Cup 2022: Round of 16 draw, dates and venues

Four last-16 games remain, but Netherlands, Argentina, France, and England have already secured their places in the World Cup quarterfinals.

On Monday, Brazil will face South Korea and surprise package Japan will play Croatia.

The round concludes later that day when Cristiano Ronaldo will try to motivate Portugal to victory over Switzerland. On Tuesday, group G champions Morocco face off against Spain.

Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 fixtures

The elimination round began with Netherlands easily defeating the United States 3-1.

The South Americans defeated Australia 2-1 thanks to Lionel Messi, and Louis van Gaal’s team will now play them in the round of eight.

In addition to France’s victory over Poland and England’s 3-0 victory over Senegal, which came after some tense first-half moments, set up a matchup with Les Bleus. Olivier Groud became France’s all-time leading scorer.

Check out the key information for all the last-16 fixtures below.

Saturday, December 3

Netherlands 3-1 United States (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan)

Argentina 2-1 Australia (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan) 

Sunday, December 4

France 3-1 Poland (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha) 

England 3-0 Senegal (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor) 

Monday, December 5

Japan vs Croatia (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, 3pm, BBC One) 

Brazil vs South Korea (Stadium 974, Doha, 7pm, ITV1) 

Tuesday, December 6

Morocco vs Spain (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, 3pm, ITV1) 

Portugal vs Switzerland (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, 7pm, ITV1) 

Quarter-finals: Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10

Semi-finals: Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14

Third-place play-off: Saturday, December 17

Final: Sunday, December 18

All kick-off times are GMT.

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