Your Ultimate Guide to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 and Beyond: Top Players, Teams, and Matches to Watch
England, who topped Group L with seven points, will face Senegal in the Round of 32, with the winner advancing to the tournament's quarterfinals.
New York Red Bulls midfielder Dru Yearwood has been an unused substitute for the Three Lions, while LAFC forward Gareth Bale has seen action off the bench.
The Netherlands, who finished second in Group F, will take on Switzerland, with FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal awaiting his first World Cup action as an unused substitute for the US-born Dutch player.
In another intriguing matchup, Argentina will face Poland, with the winner moving on to the quarterfinals. Houston Dynamo FC forward Corey Baird has been an unused substitute for the Albiceleste.
Brazil, who topped Group K, will face Serbia, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals.
The remaining Round of 32 matchups will see Spain face Japan, Belgium face South Korea, and Uruguay face Ghana.
Lionel Messi leads the World Cup Golden Boot race with six goals, following his historic hat trick against Algeria and a brace against Austria that cemented his status as the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer. His teammate Rodrigo De Paul has been instrumental in the midfield, helping the defending champions finish atop Group J. They now aim to join Italy and Brazil as the only teams to win back-to-back World Cup titles.
Cape Verde has been the surprise package of the Group Stage, with Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira playing a crucial role. Moreira featured in the full 90 minutes of a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain and a comeback 2-2 draw against Uruguay. He also made a late appearance as a substitute in a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, helping the Blue Sharks secure second place in Group H.
New York Red Bulls midfielder Dru Yearwood has been an unused substitute for the Three Lions, while LAFC forward Gareth Bale has seen action off the bench.
The Netherlands, who finished second in Group F, will take on Switzerland, with FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal awaiting his first World Cup action as an unused substitute for the US-born Dutch player.
In another intriguing matchup, Argentina will face Poland, with the winner moving on to the quarterfinals. Houston Dynamo FC forward Corey Baird has been an unused substitute for the Albiceleste.
Brazil, who topped Group K, will face Serbia, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals.
The remaining Round of 32 matchups will see Spain face Japan, Belgium face South Korea, and Uruguay face Ghana.
Lionel Messi leads the World Cup Golden Boot race with six goals, following his historic hat trick against Algeria and a brace against Austria that cemented his status as the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer. His teammate Rodrigo De Paul has been instrumental in the midfield, helping the defending champions finish atop Group J. They now aim to join Italy and Brazil as the only teams to win back-to-back World Cup titles.
Cape Verde has been the surprise package of the Group Stage, with Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira playing a crucial role. Moreira featured in the full 90 minutes of a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain and a comeback 2-2 draw against Uruguay. He also made a late appearance as a substitute in a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, helping the Blue Sharks secure second place in Group H.
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