The FIFA World Cup 2022 has brought us quite a few dramatic results in the past week. Here is a rundown of some key points from round 2 of the group stage!

1) Portugal, France, and Brazil have qualified for the Round of 16!

Defending champions France have successfully put the "Champion's Curse" behind them as they have qualified for the next round with a 2-1 win over Denmark. Brazil and Portugal will join them in the knockouts as well after the two heavyweights beat Switzerland and Uruguay respectively.

2) Qatar and Canada have been eliminated! 

Hosts Qatar became the first team to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2022 after their loss to Senegal on Friday. Canada too has been eliminated after consecutive losses to Belgium and Croatia.

3) Germany, Argentina, and Uruguay are still alive!

Germany and Argentina suffered shock losses in round 1 whereas Uruguay were outclassed by Portugal in round 2. Nevertheless, all three teams are still alive in the World Cup. The trio would need to pick up wins in the last round to guarantee qualification!

Fixtures:

Argentina vs Poland

Germany vs Costa Rica

Uruguay vs Ghana

4) Very open World Cup!

A total of 13 spots are still available as we head into the last set of the group stage games in this World Cup. Heavyweights like the Netherlands, England, Spain, Argentina, Germany, Belgium, Croatia, and others could still be eliminated if the results don't go in their favour in the last group game!