Image source, Getty Images By BBC Sport reporters Published 44 minutes ago Thirty two teams out. Sixteen remaining.
But who has been the best team of the tournament so far and who can consider themselves fortunate to still be here?
BBC Sport journalists rank the teams through to the last 16, judging them on their World Cup performances alone.
You can comment below and have a go at ranking them yourselves.
Have looked unbeatable so far this tournament. Fearsome in attack and Kylian Mbappe looking on top form. The team to beat.
Quietly effective so far. After a shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opener, Spain have been quietly going through the gears. More to come as well.
Lionel Messi. What else needs to be said? With the 'little magician' as the leader, Argentina have looked very impressive despite a huge scare against Cape Verde before coming through 3-2 in the last 32.
Not many were talking about Brazil pre-tournament but Carlo Ancelotti is getting a tune out of them. With Vinicius Jr firing, you wouldn't rule them out.
Semi-finalists four years ago and look capable of going deep again. Will be a tough opponent for anyone.
One of the most exciting teams in the World Cup so far. Full of pace and dynamism with Luis Diaz as a sprinkle of stardust.
Explosive in attack and rock solid at the back. A favourable draw so far but will no doubt be a huge test for England.
An impressive second half in their opener against Croatia, winning 4-2, but have struggled to hit such heights since. Job done but will need to improve.
Perhaps a bit unfair to be so low. Erling Haaland looks full of goals - as ever - with a capable supporting cast. Solid more than spectacular.
Football fever is growing in the States with the co hosts looking an organised side. A lack of that X-factor could hurt them.
Not kicked into gear yet this tournament but are still there. Players still capable of magic.
A first World Cup knockout win since 1938 is something to celebrate for Switzerland. Their tournament has been smooth so far but Colombia will be a huge test.
Need Mohamed Salah to come to the party if they are to progress much further.
Out played by Senegal for long periods in the last 32, they somehow found a way, coming from two down to win 3-2. Will need to improve massively to go any further.
Have perhaps already exceeded expectations. It only gets tougher from here, though.
Produced one of the shocks of the tournament so far by beating Germany, but further progress may be tough.
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