Spain vs Morocco Round of 16 FIFA World Cup 2022

The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is the second and final stage of the tournament, following the group stage. The round of 16 matches will begin on the 3rd of December and the final match of the competition will be played on the 18th of December. The seventh Knockout match is scheduled to play between Spain vs Morocco on 4 December 2022 at 18:00 Local Time or, 15:00 UTC. The top two teams from each group i.e; Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, and Group H; will advance to the knockout stage. There are a total of 16 teams that will play to compete in a single-elimination style tournament.

The fourth match of the knockout stage will be played between Spain vs Morocco on 6th December 2022 at Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan. The match timings are 18:00 (AST) Local time or, 15:00 GMT. You can find the complete match report here. If you want to buy the match tickets for Spain vs Morocco match, then you can find the FIFA World Cup 2022 tickets below.

2022 FIFA World Cup Knockout stage – Qualified Teams and Format

The knockout stage is explained as simply as the elimination round, which will end with the top 8 teams. And, these top 8 teams will compete in the quarter-finals to qualify for the semi-finals round.

Format

The top two placed teams from each of the eight groups will qualify for the knockout stage. In the knockout stage, if the scores are equal at the end of normal playing time, extra time is played for two periods of 15 minutes each. This is followed, if necessary, by a penalty shoot-out to determine the winners.

Qualified Teams

Round of 16 Matches FIFA World Cup 2022 – Date, Time, Venue, Buy Tickets Online, Live Scores, Results, and Match Highlights

Below, you can find the complete fixtures of knockout matches in World Cup 2022. It includes the round of 16 matches along with Date, Timing, Teams, Stadiums, Live Scores, Match Results, and Tickets booking options for the matches.

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Spain vs Morocco prediction, odds, betting tips, and best bets for Round of 16 World Cup 2022

With the last Matchday of the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage set to get underway tonight, Group B toppers Spain gear up to take on Morocco in a game that could have huge implications pertaining to qualification.

Despite finding themselves atop the group with 4 points, Spain will look to put in their best performance and go for all 3 points as it could help them finish at the top of the group. With Portugal (4 points) and Iran (3 points) set to take on each other in the other group fixture, a lot could be at stake when Fernando Hierro’s side step onto the field.

Anything but a loss is sure to send Spain through, while a bad defeat might just end their World Cup hopes.

Spain vs Morocco: Overview

Spain are through to the World Cup Last 16 after a real scare on Tuesday night with both Japan and Costa Rica leading at one point in the 2nd Half which would have seen Luis Enrique’s side eliminated. Spain did go on to lose to Japan but progressed in 2nd place with a knockout clash with neighbours Morocco their reward.

It did feel as though Spain became relatively content with a defeat in the latter stages of the Japan game, enabling them to progress in 2nd rather than 1st place into a slightly more favourable section of the draw. However that wasn’t the plan heading into the game and Spain’s sloppy start to the 2nd Half which resulted in two quick-fire Japanese goals would have been a concern for Luis Enrique.

They also looked vulnerable to the high press during the latter stages against Germany and some of the optimism and confidence from the utterly dominant win over Costa Rica on matchday one has been undone. That will present the Spain coach with some selection headaches heading into this game.

Striker Alvaro Morata has done well and scored in every game but the option of returning to a false nine and Marco Asensio will be a consideration. There are also doubts defensively but things should improve here with the likes of Jordi Alba and Aymeric Laporte expected to rotate back in.

As for Morocco, they certainly cannot be underestimated having topped a group that included Croatia and Belgium, the runners up and 3rd placed team at the last World Cup. They kept clean sheets against both of those sides which suggests Spain will have to work hard to create chances here.

The Moroccans also have plenty of talented players going forwards and are particularly strong on the right flank with Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech. The man leading the line will also be no stranger to Spain. Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri was on target in the 2-1 win over Canada last time out and is always a threat in the final third.

Spain vs Morocco key stats

• Spain is the only national team to win three consecutive major titles, including two back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012, while becoming the first European team to win a FIFA World Cup held outside of Europe in 2010. From 2008 to 2013, Spain won the FIFA Team of the Year, the second-most of any nation, behind only Brazil. From the start of 2007 to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, Spain achieved 35 consecutive undefeated matches, a feat which they shared with Brazil, and a sport record at the time. Their achievements have led many experts and commentators to consider the 2008–2012 Spain squads one of the best ever sides in the history of world football.
• Internationally, Morocco won the 1976 African Cup of Nations, two African Nations Championships and the FIFA Arab Cup once. They have participated in the FIFA World Cup six times. Their best result came in 1986, when they were the first African national team to finish top of a group at the World Cup. However, they narrowly lost to eventual runners-up West Germany 1–0.The Atlas Lions were considered one of the best national football teams in the world when they ranked 10th in the FIFA World Rankings in April 1998, as the first African national team in history to be ranked by FIFA in the top ten national football teams. They were ranked by FIFA as the top African national team for three consecutive years, from 1997 to 1999. As of October 2022, Morocco is ranked as the 22nd best national team in the world.

Spain vs Morocco odds

Morocco were the surprise, yet fully deserved, winners of Group F ahead of Croatia, Belgium and Canada. They recorded seven points from three unbeaten matches including a 2-0 victory over Belgium.

Spain looked to be in cruise control in Group E after they thumped Costa Rica 7-0. They then drew 1-1 against Germany, only to be shocked by Japan who leapfrogged above them to claim top spot.

Spain vs Morocco live stream, TV Channel Broadcasting details

One of the exciting rounds of FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played at Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan. Here’s how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories. Here, you can find Spain vs Morocco round of 16 match telecast and live streaming details.

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The tournament will be broadcast all over the world. We’ve listed out the TV channel’s name with Countries, that have got the broadcasting rights for this World Cup 2022.

The tournament will be broadcast all over the world. We’ve listed out the TV channel’s name with Countries, that have got the broadcasting rights for this World Cup 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule?

Qatar

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is going to be held from 20 November to 18 December 2022 in Qatar as the FIFA World Cup Schedule 2022 is updated above.

How many groups are in the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

8 Groups

There are eight groups of four teams, with the top two advancing to the round of 16-team knockout stage.

Who is the best team in the World Cup 2022?

Brazil

Brazil's five World Cup wins are the most in history and the No. 1 team in the world is the 4-1 favorite in the 2022 FIFA World Cup odds.

Who qualified for the 2022 World Cup?

32 Countries

The 32 countries qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, England, France, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Uruguay, Croatia, Denmark, Mexico, the United States, Senegal, Wales, Poland, Australia, Japan, Morocco, Switzerland, Ghana, South Korea (Korea Republic), Cameroon, Serbia, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iran, Qatar (host), Saudi Arabia, Tunisia.

How many games are in the 2022 World Cup?

64 Games.

A total of 64 games will be played to decide the winners of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Who is the best player in 2022 soccer?

• Lionel Messi, Argentina

Of course, Lionel Messi is number one on the list. He's the best player in the world and this is likely to be his last chance at winning the World Cup.  At 35 years old, Messi is in his second season with PSG and so far has 12 goals and 14 assists in just 18 games.

Who is the best player in World Cup Qualifiers 2022?

Lionel Messi – Argentina/PSG.

How many teams are not qualified in 2022 World Cup?

Here are the eight teams that will not be participating in FIFA World Cup 2022.

• Italy.
• Sweden.
• Columbia.
• Russia.
• Nigeria.
• Chile.
• Egypt.
• Algeria.

These are the list of sides that didn't qualify.

Which country has never missed a World Cup?

Brazil

Brazil is the only team to have appeared in all 21 tournaments to date, with Germany having participated in 19, Italy in 18, Argentina in 17, and Mexico in 16. To date, eight nations have won the tournament.

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