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.

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.

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.

Senegal to silence English doubters?

Senegal have qualified for the knockout stages for just the second time in their history despite the absence of star player Sadio Mane.

Giggs resigns as Wales manager

Ryan Giggs resigned from his role as manager of Wales on Monday as the former Manchester United great awaits trial on an accusation of domestic violence.