World Cup Classics: Netherlands vs Argentina

Lionel Messi’s bid for a first World Cup continues on Friday when Argentina take on the Netherlands in a hotly anticipated quarter-final in Qatar which is also a replay of some classic matches.

By the Numbers: Argentina vs Netherlands

Football powerhouses, Argentina and the Netherlands will meet in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup on Friday night. Argentina are two time champions and the Dutch are yet win the tournament, with the two sides having met three times in the last five World Cups.

Memorable Modric to have one last dance

Luka Modric faces the biggest test of his international career since his inspirational 2018 world cup campaign in Russia.

Watch: Modric, Croatia’s little magician

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is known for his ability to create chances out of thin air. His teammates will need more of his magic if they wish to progress against one the tournament favourites, Brazil, in the quarterfinals.

WC Wrap: Morocco dump Spain on penalties, Portugal crush Switzerland

Morocco upset Spain 3-0 on penalties after going goalless in regular and extra time, whilst Portugal were relentless in their 6-1 thumping of Switzerland. The two winners will now meet in the quarter finals.

Do Portugal need Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo played little to no role in Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland. Is the end nearing for one of the all time greats? And how important is he to Portugal’s pursuit to World Cup glory?

Madrid born Moroccan seals it with a panenka

Morocco have made history by progressing to the quarterfinal of a world cup for the first time after beating Spain on penalties at the Education city stadium in Qatar.

Brazil’s celebration is passion not disrespect

The nature of the Brazilians celebrations has received some harsh backlash particularly after the third goal was scored when the Brazilian team ran to their manager Tite.

World Cup Wrap: Brazil make lightwork of Korea, Croatia advance on penalties

Japan pushed Croatia to the brink, remaining 1-1 through regulation and extra time. Croatia eventually emerged as victors, winning 3-1 on penalties.

Mbappe places himself amongst the all-time greats

Kylian Mbappe has placed himself among the biggest names in World Cup history after a double against Poland took his world cup goal tally to nine goals in eleven appearances.