Group play is winding down on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and because it does, the situations 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 grew to become the primary host group 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 ultimate match of group play, in opposition to Senegal.

Senegal can nonetheless advance, however they will solely advance with a victory over Ecuador. Every other outcome, together with a draw, will see Senegal eradicated.

Group A concludes play on Tuesday, with Ecuador squaring off with Senegal, and Netherlands taking over 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 profitable the group.

Group B

Listed here are the present standings in Group B:

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

England will advance with a win or a draw in opposition to Wales of their ultimate 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 have been to lose 1-0 to Wales, and the US have been to beat Iran, each England and Wales would have 4 factors. England, nevertheless, would advance as their aim differential would give them the tiebreaker over Wales.

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

Iran would additionally qualify with a draw with the US, 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. Every other outcome and Wales are eradicated. Then it will come right down to tiebreakers, relying on the results of the match between the US and Iran. If that match ends in a draw, then Wales would wish to have a greater aim differential than Iran to qualify. Each groups at present have a aim differential of -2, so a Wales victory mixed with a draw between the US and Iran may very well be sufficient to provide Wales the sting.

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

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

Group C

Listed here are the present standings in Group C:

Issues get a bit of difficult right here in Group C.

Poland advances with a win or a tie in opposition to Argentina of their ultimate match of group play. In the event that they lose, they will nonetheless advance, relying on the outcome 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 aim 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 right down to the aim differential between the 2 groups. If, one way or the other, aim differential couldn’t decide which group 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 can 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 right 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 aim differential. But when each matches finish stage, then Argentina would advance over Saudi Arabia, due to their higher aim differential.

Saudi Arabia qualifies for the knockout spherical with a win over Mexico, and a loss would see their World Cup finish. They’ll advance with a draw, relying on the result of the match between Argentina and Poland. If Saudi Arabia and Mexico end stage, then Saudi Arabia nonetheless qualifies if Poland beats Argentina. Nonetheless, 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 right down to aim differential between Mexico and Argentina. If Mexico wins, and Argentina wins, then Mexico’s qualification comes right down to aim differential between Mexico and Poland.

With a aim differential of -2 proper now, Mexico has some work to do if it comes right 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 profitable the group. Poland superior regardless of Mexico’s victory over Saudi Arabia, due to a aim in stoppage time from Saudi Arabia that gave Poland the sting in aim differential.

Group D

Listed here are the present standings in Group D:

France has certified for the knockout spherical due to victories over Australia and Denmark.

Australia can nonetheless advance to the knockout spherical with a win over Denmark of their ultimate match of group play. They’d be eradicated with a loss. If Australia and Denmark end stage, 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 right 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 can be on 4 factors, and it will come right down to tiebreakers. With the primary tiebreaker being aim differential — and each groups sitting at -1 proper now — the ultimate scores in these matches can be one thing to look at.

For Tunisia to advance, they need to first beat France. Then, they are going to want some assist. Even when they beat France, a win for Australia would see Australia by way of to the second spherical, and Tunisia eradicated. If Tunisia wins, and the opposite match ends in a draw, it will come right down to tiebreakers between Tunisia and Australia. If Tunisia wins, and Denmark wins, it will come right 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 profitable 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 group is alive heading into the ultimate day of matches.

Which makes for some difficult situations.

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 by way of to the subsequent spherical as properly, as that might give them 5 factors, and Japan can 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 have 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 outcome 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 enormous benefit in aim differential — thank to their 7-0 victory over Costa Rica — would see them by way of.

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 outcome between Germany and Costa Rica. If Japan and Spain end stage, 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 aim differential can be the distinction. If Japan and Spain play to a draw and Germany wins, further 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 aim differential of 0. The following tiebreaker is objectives scored, and on this situation Japan would have 4, whereas Germany 3.

My head hurts…

Now we are able to speak about Germany. Germany should defeat Costa Rica on Thursday to have an opportunity at advancing. That might 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 may advance if, as described above, the match between Japan and Spain ends stage and Germany has the higher aim differential between them and Japan.

For Costa Rica, a win over Germany makes issues simple. Anything, and their present aim differential of -6 makes issues difficult. 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 aim differential.

Costa Rica can nonetheless advance with a draw, as that might get them to 4 factors. They’d simply want Spain to beat Japan. If Costa Rica finishes stage with Germany, and Spain and Japan play to a draw, each Costa Rica and Japan would have 4 factors, and Japan would undergo on aim 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 one way or the other wins the following tiebreaker with Morocco.

Croatia qualifies for the knockout spherical with a win or a draw in opposition to Belgium. They’ll nonetheless advance with a loss to Belgium, if Canada beats Morocco. It might then come right 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’ll nonetheless advance with a loss to Canada, relying on the outcome 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 right 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 ultimate match of group play, which is ready for Friday in opposition to Cameroon. They’ll nonetheless win the group with a loss, relying on how Switzerland fares of their ultimate match, in opposition to Serbia. If Brazil loses, and Switzerland wins, each groups could have six factors from group play, and it will come right down to aim 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’ll 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 aim — most probably a 1-0 outcome — transferring their aim differential to 0. That might see each groups on 4 factors from group play, and with the identical aim differential. Then, the draw between Serbia and Switzerland would must be a aim 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. Every other outcome and their World Cup goals are dashed. A win over Brazil would put them on 4 factors, however they would wish some tiebreaker assist relying on the outcome between Serbia and Switzerland. If that match ends stage, 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 should beat Switzerland. In the event that they get that outcome, a win for Brazil, or a draw between Brazil and Cameroon, is sufficient to see Serbia by way of. 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 will 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 have been to lose on Friday, and Ghana have been to win, then the winner of the group can be decided by aim 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 will 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 stage, 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. Every other outcome and they’re eradicated. Then their World Cup goals would hinge on the outcome between Ghana and Uruguay. If that match have been to finish in a win for Ghana, South Korea can 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 aim 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 comply with 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 goals would hinge on the outcome between Portugal and South Korea. If that match have 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 right down to tiebreakers.

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