Photos from the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16
The 2022 World Cup's Round of 16 took place this past week, with the top half of competing countries now reduced to eight teams.
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Portugal dismantles Switzerland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals
Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals - the first hat trick of this World Cup - to power Portugal past Switzerland 6-1. Ramos was playing in place of star Cristiano Ronaldo who did not start the match.
Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8
After a goal-less 90 minutes and extra time, Spanish players missed all three of their penalty kicks. No other team from outside Europe or South America made it this far in this year's tournament.
The U.S.'s 2022 World Cup run is over after falling to the Netherlands, 3-1
The Dutch were favored and higher-ranked but the U.S. had found ways to keep moving on during the World Cup. But the Netherlands' high-powered offense was too much for the Americans.
Previewing the World Cup's round of 16: Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch
The group stage had it all: cheers, tears, penalties, pelvic contusions, VAR-assisted calls that came down to millimeters. Now, the World Cup is onto the knockout round. Here's our guide to the games.
U.S. men's success in the World Cup brings a windfall to the women's team
The success of the men's squad in Qatar will bring players on the women's team more money than they were rewarded for winning the 2019 tournament.
Lionel Messi and Argentina advance at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Poland
Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Argentina finished in first place in Group C to set up a match against Australia, a surprise qualifier for the knockout stage.
Photos: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup
This year's World Cup has already seen some of the strongest matchups and upsets in the tournament's history.
For Tim Weah, a World Cup goal capped a family journey. Now he's ready for England
The U.S. will play England at 2 p.m. ET on Friday in Qatar, with Weah's parents in the stands. His father, George Weah, was a star player in the '90s but never made it to the World Cup himself.
Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany 2-1 at the World Cup
Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano — who both play for German clubs — subbed in and put balls past goalie Manuel Neuer after the 76th minute. Their coach called it "a historic moment, a historic victory."