Running down Tuesday’s Round of 16 World Cup matches

Right here’s a take a look at Tuesday’s World Cup matches:

Spherical of 16

Morocco vs. Spain, 10 a.m., Fox

After Senegal’s elimination Sunday, Morocco is the final African facet on the World Cup, and it faces a hefty job. Spain confirmed itself to be inconsistent through the group stage, shedding a nail-biter towards Japan in its ultimate match, however at its finest, can beat anybody at this match. With Pedri main the best way in midfield, the Spanish need to get again to the quarterfinal for the primary time since 2010, after they gained their solely World Cup title. Morocco, although, already pulled off an upset towards a number one European facet in Belgium and shall be wanting to take action once more.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo
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Portugal vs. Switzerland, 2 p.m., Fox

Simply as he desires it, Cristiano Ronaldo is the focus heading into this match, with a rumored switch to Saudi Arabian facet Al-Nassr and a attainable row with Portugal coach Fernando Santos overshadowing a lot of the commentary round what could possibly be his final World Cup sport. Portugal regarded able to being a harmful facet throughout a 2-1-0 group-stage efficiency, however it’s not clear whether or not the Ronaldo sideshow may have any impact. Switzerland, in the meantime, is on the lookout for its finest outcome at a World Cup since making the quarterfinals on house soil in 1954.

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