World Cup 2022 last 16 dates, fixtures and who England…

World Cup 2022 last 16 dates, fixtures and who England will play in the knockout stage

Excitement surrounding the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar is building with the tournament heading towards the knockout stages. Despite the uncertainty around a winter World Cup and quetions around the host nation and human rights and LGBTQ+ issues, it has been an entertaining one on the pitch thus far.

Despite their poor run of form going into the tournament, which saw zero wins in their last six matches with just four goals scored, Gareth Southgate and his England players have made it through Group B. After beating Iran 6-2 in their opener, a dour 0-0 draw with the USA followed, leaving work to do against Wales in the last group game.

But work they did, with ease in the end. The Three Lions ran out comprehensive winners over Wales to finish top of Group B and secure their place in the last 16.

Finishing first or second in the group, as well as being elimanted altogether was a possibility heading into that Wales clash, but the Three Lions knew who they would face in the last 16, if they got there, before kick-off against Wales.

Netherlands topped Group A after two wins and a draw in their three matches. Behind them came Senegal, with the African nation beating Ecuador 2-1 to claim the runners-up spot ahead of their south American counterparts.

That means, with England finishing top they will take on Senegal. But when will the last 16 clash be played?

The full round of 16 schedule is as follows:

Saturday 3rd December:

15:00 - Winner of Group A vs Runner-up of Group B

19:00 - Winner of Group C vs Runner-up of Group D

Sunday 4th December:

15:00 - Winner of Group D vs Runner-up of Group C

19:00 - Winner of Group B vs Runner-up of Group A

Monday 5th December:

15:00 - Winner of Group E vs Runner-up of Group F

19:00 - Winner of Group G vs Runner-up of Group H

Tuesday 6th December: