Argentina forward Lionel Messi is set to make the 1,000th appearance of his career in tomorrow’s World Cup last-16 tie against Australia.

USA have confirmed that Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic will be fit to face the Netherlands tomorrow.

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal want to make his final stint with the side a memorable one.

The World Cup knockout phase kicks off on Saturday in Qatar. Below is an overview of the teams advancing to the last 16:

South Korea did what they had to do by snatching a 2-1 win over Portugal with a stoppage-time goal by Hwang Hee-chan  to keep alive their dreams of a last-16 spot at the World Cup.

Cameroon defeated a second-string Brazil team 1-0 in their final Group G match at the Lusail Stadium but it was not enough as the African side were knocked out of the competition.

Ghana’s hopes of expunging the bitter World Cup memories of their last clash with Uruguay did not bear fruit as they were forced to relive the nightmare all over again in crashing out of the finals in Qatar.

Cristiano Ronaldo denied that he had sworn at Portugal coach Fernando Santos when he was substituted during a dramatic 2-1 defeat to South Korea in the World Cup on Friday, as both teams advanced into the next round.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored twice as Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0 but it was not enough to keep them in the World Cup after South Korea pipped them to the Group H runners-up spot with victory over Portugal.

South Korea scored an added time goal to beat already-qualified Portugal 2-1 at the World Cup in a comeback win that sent the Asian side into the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on the number of goals scored.

Japan erupted in cheers and tears after the national team’s 2-1 win over Spain early on Friday, with crowds packing public viewing areas as they stunned another global football power at the World Cup.

Young USA captain Tyler Adams has been an inspiration to his team in the FIFA World Cup.