La Roja won’t have an easy rival if they certify the standings. Morocco, Croatia or Belgium await him in the next round
Spain will have to undergo a real test if it wants to reach the World Cup final. Although La Roja has not mathematically sealed the standings, it already knows the identities of the possible rivals it will encounter along the way.
The stunning 7-0 win against Costa Rica and the draw against Germany put La Roja one point away from certifying the pass to the round of 16 and, barring a victory for Costa Rica or a defeat against Japan, first in the group .
The crosses, which are determined from the draw, leave Spain a difficult path. In the next round, they will face Morocco, Croatia or Belgium, the only three teams left in Group F of the World Cup after Canada’s elimination.
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round of 16: A priori, the rival comes from the goal difference between Morocco and Croatia. Belgium should win to play the round of 16. The team led by Luka Modric is the current runner-up in the world and the Belgian was third in Russia.
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Quarterfinals: If Spain succeeds first in the group and surpasses the round of 16, the rival in the quarter-finals could be the almighty Brazil.
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semi-finals: Eliminating Brazil would be a milestone, but being in the final after leaving Messi on the road would be even more so. If Argentina and Spain certify their pass as the first group, they will head in the same direction. Both could meet in the semi-finals if they eliminate the Netherlands and Brazil along the way.
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Last: Dreaded teams such as Portugal, France, England or Germany would only play against Spain in the World Cup final.
Source: La Verdad
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