The ‘skeleton’ is complete. Kudos to all those who surprised the favourites, especially the Australians, Japanese, Koreans and Morocco, but the fact is that we don’t have a distinct derby in the round of 16.For example, there is no small difference compared to Russia 2018, when already at the start of the knockout phase we saw France against Argentina, Portugal against Uruguay, Brazil against Mexico… Or 2010, when Germany – England, Spain – Portugal, Argentina – Mexico, Brazil – Chile met in the same phase. Someone will say – the weakest round of 16 since the 32-team system was played; others will rebel again – all who deserve it are there. Be that as it may, that’s what we have and from tomorrow we start the second round of ‘separating the wheat from the chaff’.Also, everything could explode already in the quarter-finals. Imagine these pairings – The Netherlands – Argentina, France – England, Portugal – Spain, Brazil – Croatia…QATAR 2022 WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16Saturday18:00: (2.15) Netherlands (3.20) USA (4.00)22:00: (1.27) Argentina (5.90) Australia (14.0)Sunday18:00: (1.35) France (5.30) Poland (10.0)22:00: (1.60) England (3.80) Senegal (7.25)Monday18:00: (3.80) Japan (3.15) Croatia (2.25)22:00: (1.30) Brazil (5.80) S.Korea (12.0)Tuesday18:00: (7.25) Morocco (3.70) Spain (1.62)22:00: (2.00) Portugal (3.40) Switzerland (4.30)***odds are subject to change
