World Cup 2022: Spain's route to final explained

(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, provided the Group H winners are able to beat Switzerland, the runners-up from Group G, in the Round of 16.

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 five-times winners Brazil, who topped Group G.