FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil’s route to final explained | Football News – Times of India

Brazil are looking to win a record-extending sixth World Cup at the November 20-December 18 tournament in Qatar.
Here is what you need to know about their route to the final:
HOW DID BRAZIL QUALIFY FOR THE ROUND OF 16?
* The top two in each World Cup group advance to the last 16. The knockout rounds began on Dec. 3 and feature one-off matches, which can go to extra time and then penalties to decide the winner.
* Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 and defeated Switzerland 1-0 in their first two Group G matches to secure a place in the knockout stages.
* Brazil edged out Switzerland to claim top spot in Group G by virtue of goal difference, despite being beaten by Cameroon in their final group game.
HOW DID BRAZIL REACH THE QUARTER-FINALS?
* Vinicius Jr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta scored in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in their Round of 16 tie.
WHO ARE BRAZIL’S QUARTER-FINAL OPPONENTS?
* Brazil will face Croatia in the quarter-finals, after the 2018 finalists beat Japan on penalties.
WHO ARE BRAZIL’S POTENTIAL OPPONENTS IN THE SEMI-FINALS?
* If Brazil make it to the semi-finals, they could face South American rivals Argentina or the Netherlands.
WHO COULD BRAZIL FACE IN THE FINAL?
* If Brazil go all the way to the final, they could potentially find themselves taking on 2018 champions France or 2016 Euro winners Portugal.

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