FIFA World Cup 2022: See which teams still fight for title in Qatar

The first series of knockouts have begun at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Here is a quick look at the teams that are still in a fight for the title and who have been eliminated.

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has thrown up plenty of surprises so far. The tournament has seen Argentina losing to Saudi Arabia and the exit of football superpower and past champions Germany. However, fans are also pleasantly surprised at the rising standards of football in the Asian and African countries playing in this year's tournament.
Review of stages of various teams:

The following teams are through to the quarterfinals

Netherlands
Argentina

France
England
Croatia
Brazil


Two of these teams will make it to the quarterfinals

Portugal / Switzerland
Morocco / Spain
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The teams eliminated at the group stage

Group A
Qatar
Ecuador

Group B
Iran
Wales

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Group C
Saudi Arabia
Mexico

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Group D
Denmark
Tunisia

Uruguay's Jose Gimenez 'faces 15-match ban'? Know why
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Jose Gimenez could face a 15-match ban after appearing to elbow a FIFA official in the back of the head during Uruguay's contentious World Cup departure.

Jose Gimenez could face a 15-match ban after appearing to elbow a FIFA official in the back of the head during Uruguay's contentious World Cup departure.
Many predicted that the South Americans would advance to the tournament's knockout rounds, but Diego Alonso's team struggled to live up to expectations in Qatar, scoring only twice in three games.

Many predicted that the South Americans would advance to the tournament's knockout rounds, but Diego Alonso's team struggled to live up to expectations in Qatar, scoring only twice in three games.
Uruguay knew they needed to beat Ghana to advance from Group H after earning just one point in their first two games. What they didn't count on was South Korea upsetting Portugal, which sent Uruguay home early.

Uruguay knew they needed to beat Ghana to advance from Group H after earning just one point in their first two games. What they didn't count on was South Korea upsetting Portugal, which sent Uruguay ..
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Uruguay cruised to a 2-0 triumph over Ghana thanks to a stunning brace from Giorgian De Arrascaeta, but the game was overshadowed by refereeing controversies and harsh scenes as the South Korea result became known.

Uruguay cruised to a 2-0 triumph over Ghana thanks to a stunning brace from Giorgian De Arrascaeta, but the game was overshadowed by refereeing controversies and harsh scenes as the South Korea resul..
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Several Uruguay players, including Gimenez, were enraged after referee Daniel Siebert failed to award them a late penalty after Edinson Cavani was fouled inside the area.

Several Uruguay players, including Gimenez, were enraged after referee Daniel Siebert failed to award them a late penalty after Edinson Cavani was fouled inside the area.
And, after realising that they had been eliminated from the tournament due to goal difference, Gimenez and his teammates screamed their rage at the referee as he walked off the field at full-time. While others complained, Gimenez may find himself in hot water after elbowing a FIFA official in the back of the head during his attempts to approach Siebert personally.

And, after realising that they had been eliminated from the tournament due to goal difference, Gimenez and his teammates screamed their rage at the referee as he walked off the field at full-time. Wh..
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The enraged Atletico Madrid player was restrained by his teammates, and according to a fresh report from Spanish source Mundo Deportivo, the 27-year-old might face a lengthy ban if his post-match outburst is submitted to FIFA.

The enraged Atletico Madrid player was restrained by his teammates, and according to a fresh report from Spanish source Mundo Deportivo, the 27-year-old might face a lengthy ban if his post-match out..
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Following the late drama, Gimenez used a stream of expletives at a nearby television camera. "They [the referees] are all a bunch of thieves", he fumed. "Yes, record me."

Following the late drama, Gimenez used a stream of expletives at a nearby television camera. "They [the referees] are all a bunch of thieves", he fumed. "Yes, record me."

It is unclear whether any potential ban for Gimenez would carry over to domestic action but if it did, it would be a huge setback for his club Atletico Madrid, who are already 13 points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona.

It is unclear whether any potential ban for Gimenez would carry over to domestic action but if it did, it would be a huge setback for his club Atletico Madrid, who are already 13 points behind LaLiga..
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Group E
Germany
Costa Rica

Group F
Belgium
Canada

Group G
Serbia
Cameroon

Group H
Ghana
Uruguay

Teams eliminated in round of 16

United States
Australia
Poland
Senegal
Japan
South Korea

FAQs:

  1. What was Germany’s performance in the World Cup?
    Germany, a past winner of the World Cup and one of the top football-playing nations in the World, was eliminated in the group stage in this year's World Cup. They lost 1-2 against Japan, drew 1-1 with Spain and beat Costa Rica 4-2.
  2. What are Switzerland’s chances against Portugal in the round of 16 match?
    On a one-on-one basis, Switzerland has won 11 times to Portugal's nine in their 25 encounters. Five matches were drawn. At the World Cup round of 16 level, however, Switzerland has lost all their previous four games. In fact, surprisingly, Switzerland has never scored a goal at the knockouts since 1954!
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