Which teams have qualified for the 2022 World Cup knockout stages

It has been a thrilling start to the 2022 World Cup. There were many exciting encounters and surprises in the first two matchdays.

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Saudi Arabia's shocking win over Argentina, Germany losing a one goal lead against Japan, and Belgium losing to Morocco are just a few of the many upsets.

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There were plenty of goals too, with Spain beating seven past Costa Rica and Cameroon, while Serbia defeated Serbia and England winning 6-2.

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The question that everyone is asking as they enter matchday 3: What does it mean for the knockout stage and which teams have made it to round 16.

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Let's take an in-depth look at the current situation, as it heads into the final round for group-stage matches.

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Five out of eight teams were still undecided at matchday three. Portugal and Brazil were the only ones to be guaranteed a place for the round of 16.

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Canada and Concacaf representatives Canada are the only teams left that have not been eliminated. Tuesday's games also saw Senegal, England, and the Netherlands book their tickets for round 16.

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