The following Real Madrid players have been called up to represent their national teams at the Qatar 2022 World Cup: Carvajal and Asensio for Spain; Camavinga and Tchouameni for France; Modrić for Croatia; Courtois and Hazard for Belgium; Rüdiger for Germany; Vini Jr., Rodrygo and Militão for Brazil; and Valverde for Uruguay. Their presence has been quite important with most of them being regular starters.
The Belgium’s disqualification stands out in this group stage as the Red Devils were ranked among the teams which could have an important journey in this World Cup. As Courtois has been a protagonist in some cases, the same cannot be said for Hazard who did not really bring much on pitch. Rudiger’s Germany was also promoted as a very good team with lots of promising players and also many experts and experienced players. The unexpected defeat vs Japan was crucial for their exit.
On the other hand, Uruguay of Valverde, a team that has always made very decent performances since 2010, only getting knocked by strong opponents, disappointed this year despite having an experienced team and some great young players. The tough game vs Korea and a very strong Portugal decided their journey. At the end, tied with Korea at 4 points, La Celeste was eliminated because it had scored fewer goals than South Korea in this group stage.
In a total of 12 Madridistas participating, 8 of them: Dani Carvajal, Marco Asensio, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Vini Jr., Rodrygo, Militão and Modrić, managed to qualify for the round of 16, meanwhile the two Belgians, Valverde and Rudiger will return home.
Last 16
Morocco- Spain (Tuesday 6th December. 4pm CET)
Spain with Carvajal and Asensio will play Morocco at the Education City Stadium (Doha) for a place in the quarter finals. Spain's opponents were top of group F with 2 wins and a draw.
Group stage
Spain-Costa Rica (7-0)
Spain-Germany (1-1)
Japan-Spain (2-1)
Carvajal and Asensio have made it through to the last 16 of the World Cup. Spain finished up second in group E. The madridistas came on in the second half of the last game against Japan. The madridistas played the second half against Japan. Spain drew with Rüdiger's Germany. Carvajal played the whole match while Asensio came off after 66 minutes. Asensio scored the team's second goal in their opening win over Costa Rica, while Carvajal was unused.
Last 16
France-Poland (Sunday, 4th December, 4pm CET)
Top of Group D, Tchouameni and Camavinga will be looking to take France through to the next round at the Al Zumama stadium. They play Poland, who finished second in the group stage with four points.
Group stage
France-Australia (4-1)
France-Denmark (2-1)
Tunisia-France (1-0)
Camavinga and Tchouameni made it through to the Last 16 of the World Cup as France finished top of Group D. The madridistas played the full 90 minutes of the final group game against Tunisia, which saw the French slip to defeat. The French qualified mathematically on the second matchday, beating Denmark with Tchouameni playing the full 90. They thrashed Australia in the previous game with Tchouameni in the starting 11.
Last 16
Japan-Croatia (Monday, 5th December, 4pm CET )
Modrić, unbeaten in the Group Stage, will try to guide his team into the quarter-finals in their match against Japan. Croatia's last 16 opponents topped the group with two wins and one loss.
Group stage
Morocco-Croatia (0-0)
Croatia-Canada (4-1)
Croatia-Belgium (0-0)
Croatia, captained by Modrić, have confirmed a place in the Last 16 after finisheing second in group F. The madridista played the whole game against the Belgium. In the second match they overcame Canada, with the midfielder starting and playing 86 minutes. In their debut, the Croatians drew with Morocco in a match in which the madridista played the full 90 and was proclaimed MVP.
Last 16
Brazil-Korea Republic (Monday, 5th December, 8pm CET)
Top of Group G, Vini Jr, Rodrygo and Militão face a Round of 16 clash in Doha against Korea Republic, who finished second in Group H with a win, a draw and a defeat.
Group stage
Brazil-Serbia (2-0)
Brazil-Switzerland (1-0)
Cameroon-Brazil (1-0)
Vini Jr., Rodrygo and Militão helped Brazil make it through to the Last 16 leading the group. In Brazil's third match, Rodrygo and Militão started against Cameroon. The Canarinha had already qualified mathematically after beating Switzerland in the second match with the three Madrid players on the pitch. Vini Jr. and Rodrygo were involved in Casemiro's goal. Earlier, in the first match, Vini Jr. was a starter and provided an assist in the win against Serbia. The Madrid player was replaced by Rodrygo in 76' and Militão did not play.
Group Stage
Uruguay-South Korea (0-0)
Portugal-Uruguay (2-0)
Ghana-Uruguay (0-2)
Uruguay, with Valverde playing all three matches, finished third in Group H of the World Cup. Despite beating Ghana in the final group game, they failed to reach the last 16 after being overtaken in qualifying by Portugal and The Korean Republic. On the second matchday, Uruguay lost to Portugal and in the opener they drew against Korea Republic with Valverde as MVP.
Group stage
Belgium-Canada (1-0)
Belgium-Morocco (0-2)
Croatia-Belgium (0-0)
Courtois and Hazard did not manage to get through with Belgium. In the last match against Modrić’s Croatia, Courtois played the full 90 and Hazard was taken off in the 87th minute. Both players started against Canada and the goalkeeper played a decisive role in the narrow win with a penalty save. The two Real Madrid players were also in the starting line-up in the second match, where Belgium were beaten by Morocco.
Group stage
Germany-Japan (1-2)
Spain-Germany (1-1)
Costa Rica-Germany (2-4)
Germany, with Rüdiger in its squad, was unabel to progress to the Last 16, having finished third in group E. The Madrid defender played the full 90 minutes in the win over Costa Rica. Before that he played the whole match in the defeat against Japan. In the second match, the defender started and played the full match against Carvajal and Asensio's Spain.
The full view of the group results and the round of 16 games is presented as follows:
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