(Reuters) – Spain are looking to win their second World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here is what you need to know about their possible routes to the final:
HOW DID SPAIN QUALIFY FOR THE ROUND OF 16?
* The top two in each World Cup group advance to the last 16. The knockout rounds begin on Dec. 3 and can go to extra time and then penalties to decide the winner.
* Spain finished as runners-up in Group E on four points, edging out Germany on goal difference.
WHO ARE SPAIN’S OPPONENTS IN THE ROUND OF 16?
* Spain’s Round of 16 tie will pit them against Morocco, the winners of Group F.
WHO ARE SPAIN’S POTENTIAL OPPONENTS IN THE QUARTER-FINALS?
* If Spain beat Morocco they could face Portugal in the quarters if the Euro 2016 winners are able to win Group H and beat the runners-up from Group G – Brazil, Switzerland, Cameroon or Serbia.
WHO ARE SPAIN’S POTENTIAL OPPONENTS IN THE SEMI-FINALS?
* If Spain were to make it to the semi-finals, they could be up against either Group B winners England or 2018 champions France, who topped Group D.
WHO COULD SPAIN FACE IN THE FINAL?
* If Spain are able to make it to the final, they could find themselves facing off against Brazil, if, as expected, the five-times winners top Group G.
(Compiled by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson/Peter Rutherford)
