OVERVIEW:
The knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup has generated several historical moments in Qatar. In all actuality, the FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place this year. The opposition will take place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022. Aside from Italy, all of the regular public gatherings are participating, including those in England, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, the Netherlands, the United States, Australia, France, and Poland. The legendary Azzurra were eliminated from the FIFA 2022 World Cup after losing to North Macedonia in the qualifiers.
The knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the competition’s second and final phase, following the group round. It will begin on December 3 with a round of 16 at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail and end on December 18, 2022.
World Cup 2022 knockout bracket:
The position your nation holds in the bracket can have a big impact on whether or not you succeed in the World Cup. The top footballing nations this year are spread quite evenly.
The Netherlands, England, Argentina, and France are seated in groups A to D on one side of the tournament tree.
Before the final, teams from the second side’s groups E to H give Spain, Germany, Belgium, Brazil, and Portugal the chance to face each other.
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FIFA World Cup 2022 ROUND OF 16:
France defeated Argentina 4-3 in the round of 16 four years ago in Russia in one of the tournament’s most exciting games.
Extra time will be played if a match is tied after 90 minutes of regular play in the knockout stage (two periods of 15 minutes each). If the score remains tied after extra time, the winner will be determined by a penalty shootout.
The matches will take place from the December 3 to December 7.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | December 3 | Netherlands vs USA | 20:30 | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 50 | December 4 | Argentina vs Australia | 00:30 | AI Rayyan Stadium |
| 51 | December 4 | France vs Poland | 20:30 | AI Thumama Stadium |
| 52 | December 5 | England vs Senegal | 00:30 | AI Bayat Stadium |
| 53 | December 5 | 1G Winners vs 2H Runner up | 20:30 | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 54 | December 6 | 1E Winners vs 2F Runner up | 00:30 | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium |
| 55 | December 6 | 1H Winners vs 2G Runner up | 20:30 | Education City Stadium |
| 56 | December 7 | 1F Winners vs 2E Runner up | 00:30 | Lusail Stadium |
World Cup 2022 quarter-finals:
The quarter-finals of World Cup 2022 will be played on December 9 and 10.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | December 9 | W49 vs W50 | 8:30 pm | Education City Stadium |
| 58 | December 10 | W53 vs W54 | 00:30 am | Lusail Stadium |
| 59 | December 10 | W51 vs W52 | 8:30 pm | AI Thumama Stadium |
| 60 | December 11 | W55 vs W56 | 00:30 am | AI Bayat Stadium |
FIFA World Cup 2022 SEMIFINALS:
The World Cup 2022 semi-finals will be held on December 13 and 14. Lusail Iconic Stadium and Al Bayt Stadium will host events.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | December 14 | W57 vs W58 | 00:30 am | Lusail Stadium |
| 62 | December 15 | L61 vs L62 | 00:30 am | AI Bayat Stadium |
World Cup 2022 THIRD-PLACE Playoff:
The teams that lose in the semi-finals compete for the chance to be acknowledged as third in history. The 2022 World Cup third-place play-off takes happen on December 17, the day before the final.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | December 17 | L61 vs L62 | 8:30 pm | Khalifa International Stadium |
FIFA World Cup 2022 FINAL:
The Lusail Iconic Stadium will host the World Cup 2022 final on December 18. The game begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the United Kingdom and early in the morning in the United States.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | December 18 | W61 vs W62 | 8:30 pm | Lusail Stadium |