La Roja will square off with Morocco in the knockout stage and could potentially collide with Portugal in the quarterfinals.
The Spain national team lit up the World Cup in Qatar 2022, fueling dreams among fans that the squad could compete for the trophy and win it again for its history. Spain navigated the group stage and advanced into the playoffs, sparking curiosity about the path ahead and the opponents they would meet in Qatar after facing Japan, Germany, and Costa Rica. The group stage performances set the stage for a dramatic journey through the knockout rounds, with momentum and strategic matchups shaping every step of the way.
Table and crosses of the Spanish national team in the Qatar 2022 World Cup: which teams and teams would be their possible rivals in the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final
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Under the guidance of Luis Enrique, the team finished second in its group and earned a round of 16 clash against the group F winners, Morocco. That duel was scheduled for December 6 at 4 p.m. local time, a test of Spain’s tactical flexibility and ability to convert chances under pressure. In the quarterfinals, the Spaniards enjoyed a bracket advantage by avoiding Brazil; their potential opponent would come from either Portugal, the group H winner, or Switzerland, the second-placed team in group G. The quarterfinal contest was set for Saturday, December 10, presenting a critical rung in the pursuit of a deep run in the tournament.
Looking ahead to the semifinals, the winner of the cross between England, Senegal, France, or Poland would join the Spaniards in the second semifinal, scheduled for Wednesday the 14th at 8 p.m. in Doha. This hypothetical setup underscored the high level of competition and the breadth of potential narratives that could unfold as Spain navigated the knockout phase.
Source: Goal