The round of 16 of the 2022 Men’s World Cup was played SAT 03-TUE 06 DEC 2022.

• Netherlands 03-01 United States: MEMPHIS and Daley BLIND put the Oranje in front in the first half. A late goal by the US’s Haji WRIGHT sparked hopes of a comeback, but Denzel DUMFRIES, who assisted on both Dutch goals, promptly scored one of his own to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
• Argentina 02-01 Australia: The Albiceleste made sure of their place in the last eight, with one goal each from Lionel MESSI and Julián ÁLVAREZ. A late own goal for the Socceroos closed the gap, but the Argentine defense held on.
• France 03-01 Poland: Olivier GIROUD’s 52nd international goal made him les Bleus’ all time leader, ahead of Thierry HENRY. Kylian MBAPPÉ added two in the second half; his five total goals lead the Golden Boot race. A late penalty by Robert LEWANDOWSKI denied France a clean sheet.
• England 03-00 Senegal: A dominant performance by the Three Lions saw Jordan HENDERSON, Harry KANE, and Bukayo SAKA find net.
• Japan 01-01 Croatia [F/OT; pen: 01-03]: Shortly before halftime, Daizen MAEDA claimed the lead for the Samurai Blues. However, Ivan PERIŠIĆ equalised on a second half header. After normal time and extra time completed with no further goals, Croatian keeper Dominik LIVAKOVIĆ made three saves in the penalty shootout.
• Brazil 04-01 Korea Rep: Just seven minutes in, VINÍCIUS JÚNIOR turned in a cross from RAPHINA, opening a four goal flurry in the first half. NEYMAR contributed one on a spot kick, taking his international total to 76 goals. He now trails PELÉ by one goal for Brazil’s all time lead. PAIK Seung Ho pulled one back for the Taegeuk Warriors late on.
• Morocco 00-00 Spain [F/OT; pen: 03-00]: True to their traditional form, la Furia Roja dominated possession, though they managed only one shot on target in 120 minutes. In the shootout, two saves by Atlas Lion keeper BONO ended Spain’s tournament.
• Portugal 06-01 Switzerland: In only his second cap, Gonçalo RAMOS scored the first hat trick of the tournament, leading the Navigators to a comprehensive victory.
• Quarterfinals: Croatia-Brazil, Netherlands-Argentina, Morocco-Portugal, England-France