World Cup advancement tracker: How each team can qualify for the knockout round

Group play is winding down on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and because it does, the eventualities for the knockout spherical are coming into focus.

Here’s what must occur for groups to advance to the spherical of 16.

Group A

Listed here are the present standings in Group A:

Qatar turned the primary host workforce eradicated from the knockout spherical after opening the World Cup with a pair of losses.

Netherlands qualifies with a win or a draw in opposition to Qatar, whereas Ecuador additionally qualifies for the knockout with a win or a draw of their closing match of group play, in opposition to Senegal.

Senegal can nonetheless advance, however they’ll solely advance with a victory over Ecuador. Some other consequence, together with a draw, will see Senegal eradicated.

Group A concludes play on Tuesday, with Ecuador squaring off with Senegal, and Netherlands taking up Qatar. Each video games kickoff at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The Netherlands and Senegal superior to the knockout spherical with their victories on Tuesday, with the Netherlands successful the group.

Group B

Listed here are the present standings in Group B:

As famous earlier this weekend, america can nonetheless advance, after a pair of attracts, however they have to beat Iran on Tuesday. A draw or a loss sees america eradicated.

England will advance with a win or a draw in opposition to Wales of their closing match of group play. There may be additionally a situation the place England may advance with a loss. For instance, in the event that they had been to lose 1-0 to Wales, and america had been to beat Iran, each England and Wales would have 4 factors. England, nonetheless, would advance as their objective differential would give them the tiebreaker over Wales.

Iran qualifies for the knockout spherical with a victory over america. If that match ends in a draw, then they would wish some assist to advance. If Iran attracts with america, and Wales beats England, then England, Iran, and Wales would all have 4 factors, and it will come all the way down to tiebreakers. England, nonetheless, would possible advance on this situation, given their present objective differential of +4.

Iran would additionally qualify with a draw with america, and a Wales loss to England, or a Wales draw with England.

Wales want essentially the most assist out of all of the groups in Group B. They first should beat England, which might get them to 4 factors. Some other consequence and Wales are eradicated. Then it will come all the way down to tiebreakers, relying on the results of the match between america and Iran. If that match ends in a draw, then Wales would wish to have a greater objective differential than Iran to qualify. Each groups at the moment have a objective differential of -2, so a Wales victory mixed with a draw between america and Iran might be sufficient to offer Wales the sting.

Group B concludes motion on Tuesday, with England squaring off with Wales and america taking up Iran. Each matches kickoff at 2:00 p.m. ET.

England and america superior to the knockout spherical with their victories on Tuesday, with England successful Group B.

Group C

Listed here are the present standings in Group C:

Issues get a little bit sophisticated right here in Group C.

Poland advances with a win or a tie in opposition to Argentina of their closing match of group play. In the event that they lose, they’ll nonetheless advance, relying on the consequence between Saudi Arabia and Mexico. If Poland loses to Argentina, and the match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico ends in a draw, then each Poland and Saudi Arabia would have 4 factors, and it will come to the objective differential between the 2 groups. If Poland loses to Argentina, and Mexico wins, then each Poland and Mexico would have 4 factors, and it will come all the way down to the objective differential between the 2 groups. If, in some way, objective differential couldn’t decide which workforce advances, the subsequent tiebreaker is objectives scored.

Argentina qualifies for the knockout spherical with a win over Poland, however they’d be eradicated with a loss. If the match between Argentina and Poland ends in a draw, then the results of the match between Mexico and Saudi Arabia is an element. If Saudi Arabia beats Mexico, then Argentina could be eradicated with a draw in opposition to Poland. But when that match ends in a draw, or a Mexico win, a tie for Argentina in opposition to Poland would see qualification come all the way down to tiebreakers. For instance, a draw between Poland and Argentina, adopted by a 1-0 win for Mexico, would see Argentina advance with the higher objective differential. But when each matches finish degree, then Argentina would advance over Saudi Arabia, because of their higher objective differential.

Saudi Arabia qualifies for the knockout spherical with a win over Mexico, and a loss would see their World Cup finish. They will advance with a draw, relying on the result of the match between Argentina and Poland. If Saudi Arabia and Mexico end degree, then Saudi Arabia nonetheless qualifies if Poland beats Argentina. Nevertheless, a draw between Saudi Arabia and Mexico, and a draw between Argentina and Poland, would see Saudi Arabia eradicated.

For Mexico, they first should beat Saudi Arabia. A loss or a draw will see Mexico eradicated. If each Mexico and Poland win, then Mexico qualifies. If Mexico wins, and the match between Poland and Argentina ends in a tie, then Mexico’s qualification comes all the way down to objective differential between Mexico and Argentina. If Mexico wins, and Argentina wins, then Mexico’s qualification comes all the way down to objective differential between Mexico and Poland.

With a objective differential of -2 proper now, Mexico has some work to do if it comes all the way down to tiebreakers.

Group C motion concludes Wednesday, with each matches kicking off at 2:00 p.m. ET.

With Wednesday’s outcomes, Argentina and Poland superior, with Argentina successful the group. Poland superior regardless of Mexico’s victory over Saudi Arabia, because of a objective in stoppage time from Saudi Arabia that gave Poland the sting in objective differential.

Group D

Listed here are the present standings in Group D:

France has certified for the knockout spherical because of victories over Australia and Denmark.

Australia can nonetheless advance to the knockout spherical with a win over Denmark of their closing match of group play. They might be eradicated with a loss. If Australia and Denmark end degree, then Australia advance to the knockout spherical supplied the match between France and Tunisia ends in a draw, or with a French victory. If Australia and Denmark draw, and Tunisia beats France, it will come all the way down to tiebreakers between Australia and Tunisia.

Denmark advances in the event that they beat Australia, and the match between France and Tunisia ends in both a French victory, or a draw. If Denmark wins, and Tunisia wins, each groups could be on 4 factors, and it will come all the way down to tiebreakers. With the primary tiebreaker being objective differential — and each groups sitting at -1 proper now — the ultimate scores in these matches shall be one thing to observe.

For Tunisia to advance, they have to first beat France. Then, they may want some assist. Even when they beat France, a win for Australia would see Australia via to the second spherical, and Tunisia eradicated. If Tunisia wins, and the opposite match ends in a draw, it will come all the way down to tiebreakers between Tunisia and Australia. If Tunisia wins, and Denmark wins, it will come all the way down to tiebreakers between Tunisia and Denmark.

Group D concludes group play on Wednesday, with each matches kicking off at 10:00 a.m. ET.

With Wednesday’s outcomes, each France and Australia have superior to the spherical of 16, with France successful the group.

Group E

Listed here are the present standings in Group E after the matches on Sunday:

Costa Rica’s beautiful victory over Japan means each workforce is alive heading into the ultimate day of matches.

Which makes for some sophisticated eventualities.

For Spain, issues are comparatively easy. A victory over Japan would see them qualify for the knockout spherical, with seven factors from group play. As well as, a draw with Japan would see them via to the subsequent spherical as effectively, as that might give them 5 factors, and Japan could be at 4. On this situation, Costa Rica would win the group with a victory over Germany whereas Spain would advance as runners-up. Or, if Germany had been to win in opposition to Costa Rica, or that match ends in a draw, Spain would nonetheless win the group with a draw in opposition to Japan.

Spain can nonetheless advance with a loss, relying on the consequence between Germany and Costa Rica. Ought to Spain lose to Japan, a draw between Costa Rica and Germany would have each Spain and Costa Rica on 4 factors. Spain’s large benefit in objective differential — thank to their 7-0 victory over Costa Rica — would see them via.

Japan advances to the knockout spherical with a win over Spain, as that might put Japan on six factors from group play. Japan can nonetheless advance with a draw, relying on the consequence between Germany and Costa Rica. If Japan and Spain end degree, Japan would advance if the opposite match ends in a draw. In that situation, each Japan and Costa Rica would have 4 factors, however Japan’s objective differential could be the distinction. If Japan and Spain play to a draw and Germany wins, extra tiebreakers may come into play. For instance, say the rating between Japan and Spain is 2-2, however Germany beats Costa Rica 1-0. On this situation, each Japan and Germany would have 4 factors, and a objective differential of 0. The subsequent tiebreaker is objectives scored, and on this situation Japan would have 4, whereas Germany 3.

My head hurts…

Now we will discuss Germany. Germany should defeat Costa Rica on Thursday to have an opportunity at advancing. That may put them on 4 factors from group play. German would then want Spain to defeat Japan. Spain would win the group, and Germany would end as runners-up simply forward of Japan and Costa Rica.

Germany also can advance if, as described above, the match between Japan and Spain ends degree and Germany has the higher objective differential between them and Japan.

For Costa Rica, a win over Germany makes issues simple. The rest, and their present objective differential of -6 makes issues sophisticated. Costa Rica qualifies for the knockout spherical with a win over Germany, which might put them on six factors. A victory coupled with a draw between Spain and Japan would see Costa Rica win the group. A Costa Rica win, coupled with a win from Spain, and Spain wins the group whereas Costa Rica finishes as runners-up. A Costa Rica win coupled with a win for Japan would see these two nations end with six factors every, and Japan holds the tiebreaker benefit proper now with their objective differential.

Costa Rica can nonetheless advance with a draw, as that might get them to 4 factors. They might simply want Spain to beat Japan. If Costa Rica finishes degree with Germany, and Spain and Japan play to a draw, each Costa Rica and Japan would have 4 factors, and Japan would undergo on objective differential.

The ultimate matches of group play happen on Thursday, with each matches kicking off at 2:00 p.m. ET. Japan squares off with Spain, whereas Germany tangles with Costa Rica.

Group F

Listed here are the present standings in Group F:

Sunday’s matches shook the desk in Group F.

Canada’s loss to Croatia noticed the Canadians eradicated from the knockout spherical.

Belgium had an opportunity to qualify for the spherical of 16 with a win over Morocco, however Morocco’s beautiful victory places Morocco in good place to advance. Belgium now sit third in Group F, and want a victory over Croatia of their third match of group play to advance. With a win, they’d qualify for the knockout spherical. A draw between Belgium and Croatia may nonetheless see Belgium advance, supplied the match between Canada and Morocco ends in a Canada win, and Belgium in some way wins the following tiebreaker with Morocco.

Croatia qualifies for the knockout spherical with a win or a draw in opposition to Belgium. They will nonetheless advance with a loss to Belgium, if Canada beats Morocco. It might then come all the way down to tiebreakers between Croatia and Morocco for the second spot out of Group F.

Morocco qualifies for the knockout spherical with a win or a draw in opposition to Canada. They will nonetheless advance with a loss to Canada, relying on the consequence between Belgium and Croatia. If Morocco loses to Canada, and Croatia wins in opposition to Belgium, Morocco would advance with a loss. If Morocco loses to Canada, and Belgium wins in opposition to Croatia, then the runner-up spot would come all the way down to Morocco and Croatia, and tiebreakers.

Group F play concludes on Thursday, with each matches kicking off at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Group G

Listed here are the present standings in Group G after Monday’s pair of matches:

With Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Switzerland, they clinched a spot within the knockout spherical. They may advance because the winners of Group G with both a win or a draw of their closing match of group play, which is ready for Friday in opposition to Cameroon. They will nonetheless win the group with a loss, relying on how Switzerland fares of their closing match, in opposition to Serbia. If Brazil loses, and Switzerland wins, each groups can have six factors from group play, and it will come all the way down to objective differential to see who wins the group, and who advances because the runners-up.

For Switzerland, the loss to Brazil left them on three factors, however they’re nonetheless in good place to advance. They qualify for the knockout spherical with a victory over Serbia on Friday. They will nonetheless advance with a draw on Friday, relying on what occurs within the match between Cameroon and Brazil. If Switzerland and Serbia draw, Switzerland will nonetheless advance with a Brazil win on Friday, or a draw between Brazil and Cameroon. If Switzerland and Serbia draw, Switzerland can nonetheless advance if just a few issues occur. First, Cameroon would wish to win by only one objective — most probably a 1-0 consequence — transferring their objective differential to 0. That may see each groups on 4 factors from group play, and with the identical objective differential. Then, the draw between Serbia and Switzerland would should be a objective fest, giving Switzerland the benefit within the subsequent tiebreaker, objectives scored.

For Cameroon, they should beat Brazil on Friday to have any hopes of advancing. Some other consequence and their World Cup desires are dashed. A win over Brazil would put them on 4 factors, however they would wish some tiebreaker assist relying on the consequence between Serbia and Switzerland. If that match ends degree, Cameroon would wish to win the tiebreaker over Switzerland. If the match between Serbia and Switzerland ends with a win for Serbia, Cameroon would wish to win the tiebreaker over Serbia.

A win for Cameroon, coupled with a win for Switzerland, would see Switzerland advance.

For Serbia, they first need to beat Switzerland. In the event that they get that consequence, a win for Brazil, or a draw between Brazil and Cameroon, is sufficient to see Serbia via. If Serbia wins, and Cameroon wins, they must win the tiebreaker in opposition to Cameroon to advance.

Group G play concludes Friday, with each matches kicking off at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Group H

Listed here are the present standings in Group H, with matches having simply concluded:

With Portugal’s victory over Uruguay, they’ve clinched a spot within the knockout spherical.

Right here is how they’ll win the group. In the event that they win in opposition to South Korea on Friday, or play to a draw, they’re assured to win Group H no matter how the opposite match seems. Portugal can nonetheless win the group with a loss on Friday, supplied the match between Ghana and Uruguay ends in a draw, or with a Uruguay win. If Portugal had been to lose on Friday, and Ghana had been to win, then the winner of the group could be decided by objective differential between Portugal and Ghana, as each groups would have six factors from group play.

Ghana advances with a win in opposition to Uruguay on Friday. As famous above, they’ll nonetheless win the group, if Portugal loses to South Korea and Ghana wins by a wholesome sufficient margin over Uruguay to win the tiebreaker in opposition to Portugal. Ghana advances if their match in opposition to Uruguay finishes degree, if South Korea both loses to Portugal, or that match finishes with a draw. A draw with Uruguay, and a victory for South Korea over Portugal, would see Ghana eradicated. Ought to Ghana lose to Uruguay, they’d be eradicated.

For South Korea to advance, they’d first have to defeat Portugal on Friday, which might put them on 4 factors. Some other consequence and they’re eradicated. Then their World Cup desires would hinge on the consequence between Ghana and Uruguay. If that match had been to finish in a win for Ghana, South Korea could be eradicated, even with a victory over Portugal. If the match between Ghana and Uruguay ends in a draw, Ghana and South Korea would each have 4 factors from group play, and South Korea would wish to win the objective differential tiebreaker. If the Uruguay and Ghana match ends with a victory for Uruguay, then each Uruguay and South Korea would have 4 factors, and Uruguay would wish to win the tiebreaker.

Uruguay’s hopes observe the same path. For Uruguay to advance, they’d first have to defeat Ghana on Friday, which might put them on 4 factors. A draw or a loss and they’re eradicated. Then their World Cup desires would hinge on the consequence between Portugal and South Korea. If that match had been to finish in a win for Portugal, or a draw, Uruguay would advance. If Uruguay defeats Ghana, and South Korea defeats Portugal, then each Uruguay and South Korea would have 4 factors, and it will come all the way down to tiebreakers.

Group play in Group H concludes on Friday, with each matches kicking off at 10:00 a.m. ET.