World Cup 2022: build up to the final last-16 ties in Qatar – as it happened

The excitement builds among Morocco fans in Qatar before the last-16 tie with Spain. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA

2.54pm GMT

OK, I am going to hand you over to John Brewin, who has the MBM for Morocco v Spain over here …

I will see you here again tomorrow. Enjoy the games!

2.20pm GMT

Fernando Kallas for Reuters has this assessment of Spain’s starting XI againt Morocco which kicks off in about 40 minutes time:

Spain coach Luis Enrique made a surprise change in his team to face Morocco in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday, starting midfielder Marcos Llorente at right back in place of the injured Cezar Azpilicueta.

That was the only switch from Spain’s normal first-choice starting 11, the one Luis Enrique used in the 7-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening group match in Qatar.

The 33-year-old Azpilicueta did not recover from a thigh injury suffered in Spain’s last game against Japan, and Luis Enrique opted for Llorente ahead of Dani Carvajal.

Winger Marco Asensio will play as centre forward, with Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo in support.

Spain: Unai Simon, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Rodri, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets (c), Gavi, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Marco Asensio