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.
Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie ended 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Tite’s Brazil showed serious class in their 4-1 demolition of South Korea in the World Cup round of 16. Have a look at Football Made Simple’s tactical analysis.
Neymar Jr will look to Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia to right the wrongs of their failed attempts in 2014 and 2018.
The Brazilians will need their talismans magic when they take on Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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.
Netherland’s captain, Virgil van Djik, spoke to the media ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Argentina on Friday.
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.
Luka Modric faces the biggest test of his international career since his inspirational 2018 world cup campaign in Russia.
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.