World Cup Highlights: Argentina beat Netherlands to advance to semi-finals

Argentina edged a resilient Netherlands side 4-3 on penalties to advance to the World Cup semi-finals. La Albiceleste will face Croatia in the Last Four. 

Argentina edge resilient Netherlands on penalties to secure a semi-finals spot

Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.

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.

Watch: Virgil van Djik on Argentina QF clash

Netherland’s captain, Virgil van Djik, spoke to the media ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Argentina on Friday.

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.

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.