World Cup 2022: Updated list of nations qualified for Round of 16

With four games being played every day, it can be difficult to keep a track of all that is happening in the mega event.

We are into the last group stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022, and many big moments have already unfolded. It is safe to say that the World Cup has exceeded expectations, and we will hope to experience many more in subsequent games. Upsets and goals aplenty have occurred, and we are only at the end of the group stage before the Round of 16 begins as a few nations have qualified and the fixtures are revealed.

Many elite teams have suffered their first defeats at the hands of underdogs, and this World Cup foreshadows more upsets to come as the event progresses. There are numerous nations aiming for a position in the knockout stage, but only a few have advanced to the round of 16. And it will come as no surprise if more dark horses advance to the knockout stage than major nations this time.

The tournament is gradually taking shape, with many players displaying their vintage versions, and the fight for the golden boot, young players award, player of the tournament, and goalkeeper of the competition has begun. And with that, we mention the nations who have qualified for the Round of 16 and the fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Teams that have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16 Stage (Knockouts)

Group A

Netherlands – Qualified as group winners

Senegal – Qualified

Ecuador – Eliminated

Qatar – Eliminated

Group B

England – Qualified as group winners

USA – Qualified

Iran – Eliminated

Wales – Eliminated

Group C

Argentina – Qualified as group winners

Poland – Qualified

Mexico - Elmininated

Saudi Arabia – Eliminated

Group D

France – Qualified as group winners

Australia – Qualified

Tunisia – Eliminated

Denmark – Eliminated

Group E

Japan – Qualified as group winners

Spain – Qualified

Germany – Eliminated

Costa Rica – Eliminated

Group F

Morocco – Qualified as group winners

Croatia – Qualified

Belgium – Eliminated

Canada – Eliminated

Group G

Brazil – Qualified as group winners

Switzerland – Qualified

Cameroon – Eliminated

Serbia – Eliminated

Group H

Portugal – Qualified as group winners

South Korea - Qualified

Uruguay – Eliminated

Ghana – Eliminated

**This article was last updated on 2 December, 2022.