Which teams have reached the World Cup quarter-finals?

Eight groups have booked their place within the quarter-finals after a collection of thrilling round-of-16 matches in Qatar.

Raphinha in motion within the Brazil vs South Korea match [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

World Cup 2022 is within the enterprise finish of issues. The knockouts are underway, and an exhilarating Spherical of 16 has wrapped up, setting the stage for some extremely anticipated matchups within the quarter-finals.

Under are the eight groups which have superior into the final eight:

Argentina

Argentina have their star participant Lionel Messi and a goalkeeping error from Mat Ryan to thank for overcoming a heroic Australian efficiency within the Spherical of 16.

The Socceroos annoyed Argentina for big components of the sport, and regardless of the wild celebrations on the finish, Argentinian followers can have their issues going right into a sport in opposition to stronger opposition.

Argentina will meet the Netherlands within the quarter-finals, a crew that got here into the match in a high quality run of type and are but to lose. Argentina misplaced their opener in opposition to Saudi Arabia however gained the subsequent three.

Group earlier efficiency:

• Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia
• Argentina 2-0 Mexico
• Poland 0-2 Argentina

Spherical of 16

• Argentina 2-1 Australia

Argentina’s Lionel Messi in motion with Australia’s Riley McGree within the World Cup in Qatar [File: Bernadett Szabo/Reuters]

Croatia

The 2018 World Cup finalists simply by no means appear to get drained. On Monday, they beat Japan on penalties to succeed in the quarter-finals, the place they'll face Brazil.

Croatia have solely gained one sport in regular time, in opposition to Canada, on this World Cup.

Group efficiency:

• Morocco 0-0 Croatia
• Croatia 4-1 Canada
• Croatia 0-0 Belgium

Spherical of 16:

• Croatia 1-1 Japan (3-1 on penalties)

Japan’s Maya Yoshida, proper, fights for the ball with Croatia’s Bruno Petkovic, centre, and Japan’s Takehiro Tomiyasu [File: Alessandra Tarantino/AP]

The Netherlands

The Oranje progressed after overcoming a spirited USA in a no-nonsense 3-1 win. The North American crew dominated possession and registered extra photographs on the right track, however the Netherlands defence, marshalled by Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk, simply handled the attacking menace.

Nevertheless, Argentina, who boast Lionel Messi of their ranks, will provide a a lot larger menace going ahead.

Group efficiency:

• Senegal 0-2 Netherlands
• Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador
• Netherlands 2-0 Qatar

Spherical of 16:

• Netherlands 3-1 United States

The Netherlands vs USA at Khalifa Worldwide Stadium [File: Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

France

One other favorite to win the match, France delivered on expectations and beat Poland 3-1 to advance to the quarter-finals.

Led by present match high marksman Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud — who surpassed Thierry Henry as the perfect scorer for the nationwide aspect at 52 worldwide objectives — Les Bleus will meet Gareth Southgate’s England on Saturday.

France gained the World Cup in 1998 and 2018.

Group efficiency:

• France 4-1 Australia
• France 2-1 Denmark
• Tunisia 1-0 France

Spherical of 16:

• France 3-1 Poland

Brazil

Brazil stormed into the quarter-finals with an overwhelming 4-1 victory over South Korea, scoring all their objectives within the first 36 minutes of the sport. They go on to face Croatia within the first match of the quarter-finals on Friday at 6pm native time (15:00 GMT).

The Selecao have claimed the World Cup 5 occasions and are the pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.

Group efficiency:

• Brazil 2-0 Serbia
• Brazil 1-0 Switzerland
• Cameroon 1-0 Brazil

Spherical of 16:

• Brazil 4-1 South Korea

Brazil gamers celebrating their 4-1 victory over South Korea [File: Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

England

England secured a spot within the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over African champions Senegal. The Three Lions are set to fulfill reigning champions France on Saturday.

England gained the World Cup in 1966 and completed fourth in 2018.

Group efficiency:

• England 6-2 Iran
• England 0-0 United States
• Wales 0-3 England

Spherical of 16:

• England 3-0 Senegal

Jude Bellingham places his hand to his ear in encouragement for extra crowd cheering within the World Cup in Qatar [File: Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

Morocco

The Atlas Lions shocked the soccer world on Tuesday when they beat Spain in a penalty shootout after 120 minutes of standard and additional time expired with out a objective. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved two penalties for Morocco to win the shootout 3-0. Achraf Hakimi scored the ultimate penalty, setting off roaring cheers and jubilations throughout the Arab world.

The North Africans ceded possession to their European neighbours for many of the sport however managed for 120 minutes to close out a Spanish crew that was one of many favourites to win the match.

Up subsequent within the quarter-finals, Morocco will tackle Portugal. That is the deepest Morocco has gone within the World Cup.

Group efficiency

• Morocco 0-0 Croatia
• Morocco 2-0 Belgium
• Morocco 2-1 Canada

Spherical of 16

• Morocco 0-0 Spain (3-0 on penalties)

Morocco vs Spain, FIFA World Cup 2022, December 6, Training Metropolis Stadium [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

Portugal

Portugal breezed previous Switzerland within the Spherical of 16, beating the Swiss 6-1 in a goal-fest that noticed Cristiano Ronaldo begin from the bench.

Whereas the headlines round Portugal have largely targeted on Ronaldo, it was 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos who stole the present in opposition to Switzerland on Tuesday, scoring the match’s first hat-trick.

Portugal have by no means gained the World Cup. Their greatest run was in 1966 after they completed third.

Group efficiency

• Portugal 3-2 Ghana
• Portugal 2-0 Uruguay
• Portugal 1-2 South Korea

Spherical of 16

• Portugal 6-1 Switzerland

Goncalo Ramos scores a hat-trick within the Portugal vs Switzerland match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, December 6, Lusail Stadium [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]