Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shoot-out to reach semi-finals
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.
Watch: Tite’s tactical masterclass dominates South Korea
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, the best of a generation
Neymar Jr will look to Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia to right the wrongs of their failed attempts in 2014 and 2018.
Watch: Neymar Jr’s Sombrero magic
The Brazilians will need their talismans magic when they take on Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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.