2022 World Cup: Two Additional Teams Qualify to the Quarterfinals

VIVA – Six teams have secured World Cup quarterfinal tickets after winning over their respective opponents in the round of 16. Previously, the Netherlands, Argentina, England, and France made it through to the last 8. Then, on Monday, December 5, 2022, Croatia and Brazil became the two additional teams to qualify.

Croatia had to work hard to beat Japan in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup. The match ended in a 1-1 draw for 120 minutes, Croatia won on penalties with a score of 3-1.

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Pertandingan Timnas Jepang vs Kroasia di babak 16 besar Piala Dunia 2022.

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• AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis

This match at Al Janoub Stadium this time was exciting for 90 minutes. Even Japan played much better than predicted. Croatia had difficulties until finally they could match the game. This time Japan took the lead through Daizen Maeda's goal in the 43rd minute. Croatia replied in the second half through the action of Ivan Perisic (55').

The 1-1 score lasted for 90 minutes and did not change after 120 minutes had passed. The match went to penalties, and Croatia eventually emerged victorious with a score of 3-1.

This result sends Croatia to the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. Meanwhile, Japan had to bow down and leave Qatar.

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Para pemain Timnas Brasil merayakan kemenangan atas Korea Selatan.

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• AP Photo/Andre Penner

Meanwhile, Brazil made it through after beating South Korea with a score of 4-1. All Selecao goals came in the first half, namely through Vinicius Junior (7'), Neymar (13 '-pen), Richarlison (29'), and Lucas Paqueta (36'). After that, South Korea scored a goal through the action of Paik Seung-ho in the second half.

With this result, there are no more Asian representatives at the 2022 World Cup. It is known, Croatia will fight Brazil in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup at Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, on December 9, 2022.

1. Netherlands

2. Argentina

3. France

4. England

5. Croatia

6. Brazil

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Meanwhile, Brazil made it through after beating South Korea with a score of 4-1. All Selecao goals came in the first half, namely through Vinicius Junior (7'), Neymar (13 '-pen), Richarlison (29'), and Lucas Paqueta (36'). After that, South Korea scored a goal through the action of Paik Seung-ho in the second half.