Experienced World Cup watchers don’t get truly plugged into the tournament until the start of the elimination phase.Now, we’ll start seeing the better teams turn it up a notch. No holding back. No rest for weary Norwegians, Americans on yellows, or ageing superstars.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHere is Al Jazeera’s guide to the best matches to watch in the Round of 32.Netherlands vs Morocco,Monday, June 29, 7pm (01:00 GMT on Tuesday) – Monterrey Stadium, MexicoA rare meeting of top 10-ranked teams – Morocco are sixth in FIFA world rankings while the Netherlands are seventh – in the first elimination phase.At Qatar 2022, Morocco defeated three European foes on the way to a semifinal berth. The Atlas Lions have one Euro notch under their belt this time, but they had trouble with Scotland, and they will need to up their game against the Dutch.As for the Netherlands, they should have a handle on Bayern Munich-bound Ismael Saibari, who has been in PSV Eindhoven’s ranks since 2020.This presents a rematch of a 1994 World Cup game, which the Netherlands won, 2-1, on a steamy day in Orlando, Florida. The climate should be better this time.Key to match: Morocco’s defence versus the Dutch attackers Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo.Ivory Coast vs Norway Tuesday, June 30, (17:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Texas, USAfter two games, Erling Haaland and most of his fellow starters were declared exhausted by Stale Solbakken and were rested against France in the last group game.If so, the extra days off should mean Haaland will be raring to …
