17 November, Kathmandu. The knockout stage, i.e. the final 16 matches, is beginning right now within the ongoing World Cup soccer in Qatar. The subsequent day after the group stage matches are over, the knockout stage matches are going to start out.
It is predicted that the knockout stage matches ranging from right now will probably be extra thrilling. Today there will probably be two matches of the final 16. Where the winner of Group A, the Netherlands, and the runner-up of Group B, America, will play the primary match. The match will begin at 9:30 PM on the Khalifa International Stadium.
The Netherlands, who had been undefeated in Group A, gained the group with 7 factors. The Netherlands began the World Cup by defeating Senegal 2-0 within the group stage. In the second match, the Netherlands drew with Ecuador 1-1, and within the third match, they defeated the host Qatar 2-0.
Similarly, America remained undefeated whereas changing into the runner-up of Group B. In the primary sport, the United States drew 1-1 with the United States, and within the second sport, the United States held England to a goalless draw. USA defeated Iran 1-0 within the decisive and closing match and made it to the final 16.
Similarly, the second match will probably be between Argentina, the winner of Group C, and Australia, the runner-up of Group D. This match will probably be performed at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium.
Despite taking the lead in opposition to Saudi Arabia within the first match, Argentina was surprised by 2-1, then defeated Mexico and Poland with the identical results of 2-0 and have become the group winner by including 6 factors.
On the opposite hand, Australia was additionally defeated 4-1 within the first match in opposition to former champions France in Group D. But then Australia reached the final 16 by defeating Tunisia and Denmark with the identical results of 1-0. Although France has equal 6 factors, it’s behind Australia in purpose distinction.
The winner of the match between Netherlands and USA and Argentina and Australia will meet within the first quarter closing.