The group stage of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World cup is complete. The two teams that qualified from each group have all been confirmed too and the fixtures for the next round which is the 8th round or better known as the round of 16 is already out....CONTINUE READING
All the fixtures look exciting and fascinating but judging based on the qualities of a the team’s involved and what was seen during the group stage, here are the toughest matches in the World cup round of 16.
Here they are;
1. Netherlands vs USA
This game is tough as both teams are still unbeaten in this World cup and one will have to win to eliminate the other. Netherlands are the slight favourites to win the game but USA also have what it takes to create an upset.
2. Argentina vs Australia
Both Argentina and Australia got into the round of 16 on the back of gathering 6 points from their respective groups. Lionel Messi led Argentina look like the favourites to win this game but Australia have shown so far at this World cup that they are no pushovers as they can sneak in a 1-0 win and eliminate Argentina out of the ongoing World cup.
3. England vs Senegal
This game promises to be exciting. England have an ambition to win this World cup and they will have to go past Senegal who are definitely a strong and good team in their own rights. Both teams can win the game and the score line of this game is expected to be close.
4. Morocco vs Spain
It is the clash of the neighboring countries as Morocco take on Spain in the World cup round of 16. Morocco led by the impressive Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi are unsurprisingly the favourites to win this game.
The North African nation have been unbeaten so far at this World cup and they have what it takes to beat a Spain team that have been underwhelming so far.
