Stats suggest Qatar is a World Cup of shocks
The World Cup group stage has thrown up its fair share of surprises in 2022.
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Argentina, Netherlands eye quarters as World Cup last 16 kicks off
Australia take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in a David v Goliath World Cup showdown while the United States look to ambush the Netherlands as the World Cup knockout rounds get under way on Saturday.
Proud Son endured 'longest six minutes' before Korea advanced
DOHA : Son Heung-min described South Korea's agonising wait for confirmation of their place in World Cup knockout rounds "the longest six minutes of my life" after their 2-1 win over Portugal on Friday saw them advance to the last 16.
Sub-par no more: Record-breaking African teams bounce back from 2018 disappointment
Four years ago Africa was left without a representative in the World Cup last 16 for the first time since the round was introduced in 1986, but the response has been emphatic in Qatar.
Best still to come from World Cup favourites after shocks galore
Brazil’s teammates celebrate at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G football match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 2, 2022. – Brazil’s is qualified for the round of 16 even after loosing against Cameroon 0 – 1. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 14
After two weeks of four-game days, the festive football pre-Christmas diet kicks in on Saturday with only two games to view on Day 14 of this unseasonal World Cup.
World Cup 2022 Round of 16: qualified teams, schedule and how it works
With the World Cup knockout phase having begun, here is an overview of the teams advancing to the last 16 at the tournament in Qatar: