<p>Ahead of Portugal's quarter-final clash versus Morocco in the FIFA World Cup, on December 10 (Saturday), Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence and finally reacted to reports of him threatening to leave the national squad for being benched in Round of 16 tie, versus Switzerland. During Portugal's R16 match versus the Swiss, captain Ronaldo didn't feature in the starting XI and only made an appearance in the 73rd minute in his side's 5-1 victory courtesy of his&nbsp;replacement Gancalo Ramos' stunning treble.</p>

<p>On Friday (December 08), the 37-year-old Ronaldo took to his official Twitter handle and shared a post captioned, "A group too close to be broken by outside forces. A nation too brave to let itself be frightened by any adversary. A team in the truest sense of the word, which will fight for the dream until the end! Believe with us! Strength, Portugal!"</p>

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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-portugal-fa-reacts-to-rumours-of-cristiano-ronaldo-threatening-to-leave-squad-541324">FIFA World Cup: Portugal FA reacts to rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo threatening to leave squad</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier, a&nbsp;statement from Portugal FA also backed Ronaldo by rubbishing claims against him,&nbsp;citing that he remains committed to the team as always. It&nbsp;read, "News released this Thursday reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during a conversation with Fernando Santos, national coach. The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the National Team, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team in Qatar."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Cristiano Ronaldo builds up a unique track record every day at the service of the national team and the country, which must be respected and which attests to the unquestionable degree of commitment to the national team. Incidentally, the degree of dedication of the player most capped by Portugal was again demonstrated - if necessary - in the victory against Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. The National Team - players, coaches, and FPF structure - is, as it has been since the first day, fully committed and enthusiastic in building what the country wants to be Portugal's best-ever participation in a World Cup," it added.</p>

<p>Ronaldo hasn't lived up to expectations in the ongoing edition so far. He, however, will hope to turn the tides in the upcoming games for the Portuguese line-up as the race for the final heats up with all big teams -- such as France, Brazil, Argentina, England, etc. -- still alive in the competition. Portugal take on Morocce in the quarters on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>


Ahead of Portugal's quarter-final clash versus Morocco in the FIFA World Cup, on December 10 (Saturday), Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence and finally reacted to reports of him threatening to leave the national squad for being benched in Round of 16 tie, versus Switzerland.

Ahead of Portugal's quarter-final clash versus Morocco in the FIFA World Cup, on December 10 (Saturday), Cristiano Ronaldo broke his silence and finally reacted to reports of him threatening to leave the national squad for being benched in Round of 16 tie, versus Switzerland. During Portugal's R16 match versus the Swiss, captain Ronaldo didn't feature in the starting XI and only made an appearance in the 73rd minute in his side's 5-1 victory courtesy of his replacement Gancalo Ramos' stunning treble. On Friday (December 08), the 37-year-old Ronaldo took to his official Twitter handle and shared a post captioned, "A group too close to be broken by outside forces. A nation too brave to let itself be frightened by any adversary. A team in the truest sense of the word, which will fight for the dream until the end! Believe with us! Strength, Portugal!" Um grupo demasiado unido para ser quebrado por forças externas. Uma nação demasiado corajosa para se deixar atemorizar perante qualquer adversário. Uma equipa no verdadeiro sentido da palavra, que vai lutar pelo sonho até ao fim! Acreditem connosco! Força, Portugal!🇵🇹🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/gUeENXSB5F — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 8, 2022 × Also read: FIFA World Cup: Portugal FA reacts to rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo threatening to leave squad Earlier, a statement from Portugal FA also backed Ronaldo by rubbishing claims against him, citing that he remains committed to the team as always. It read, "News released this Thursday reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during a conversation with Fernando Santos, national coach. The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the National Team, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team in Qatar." "Cristiano Ronaldo builds up a unique track record every day at the service of the national team and the country, which must be respected and which attests to the unquestionable degree of commitment to the national team. Incidentally, the degree of dedication of the player most capped by Portugal was again demonstrated - if necessary - in the victory against Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. The National Team - players, coaches, and FPF structure - is, as it has been since the first day, fully committed and enthusiastic in building what the country wants to be Portugal's best-ever participation in a World Cup," it added. Ronaldo hasn't lived up to expectations in the ongoing edition so far. He, however, will hope to turn the tides in the upcoming games for the Portuguese line-up as the race for the final heats up with all big teams -- such as France, Brazil, Argentina, England, etc. -- still alive in the competition. Portugal take on Morocce in the quarters on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Ronaldo reacts to reports of him threatening to leave Portugal squad for being benched in R16 tie

<p>Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the&nbsp;death&nbsp;of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during the soccer&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup. Qatar's treatment of migrant&nbsp;workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament, with human rights groups accusing the Gulf state of systematic labour abuses -- charges rejected by the government. Nasser Al Khater,&nbsp;chief&nbsp;executive of the 2022&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;in Doha, confirmed to Reuters that a&nbsp;worker&nbsp;had died, but gave no further details. He offered his condolences to his family and said "death&nbsp;is a natural&nbsp;part&nbsp;of life".</p>

<p>The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing". Online sports publication The Athletic on Wednesday&nbsp;reported&nbsp;that the man worked for a company contracted to fix lights in a car park at the Sealine Resort, the training site of the Saudi national team. It said he died&nbsp;after&nbsp;he slipped off a ramp while walking alongside a forklift and hit his head on concrete.</p>

<p>Citing multiple unnamed sources, it said the accident occurred during the&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup, but did not specify when. The statement from the Philippines said it would not provide further details out of respect for the man's family. The resort did not respond to a Reuters' query. "If the investigation concludes that safety protocols were not followed, the company will be subject to legal action and severe financial penalties," said a Qatar government official, who declined to be named. "The rate of work-related accidents has consistently declined in Qatar since strict health and safety standards were introduced and enforcement has been stepped up," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in a statement,&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;said that it "is deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the worker's family." "FIFA&nbsp;will be in a position to comment further once the relevant processes in relation to the worker's passing have been completed," added the football's world governing body.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-full-back-alex-sandro-remains-doubtful-for-quarterfinal-clash-says-brazil-coach-tite-541385">FIFA World Cup 2022: Full-back Alex Sandro remains doubtful for quarterfinal clash, says Brazil coach Tite</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>DISPUTED&nbsp;DEATH&nbsp;NUMBERS</strong></p>

<p>Since being awarded&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;hosting rights in 2010, Qatar had come under the microscope over its treatment of migrant&nbsp;workers, who account for the majority of its population. The tournament, the first to be held in the Middle East where other countries have also faced criticism over migrant&nbsp;workers' rights, has been mired in controversy with some soccer stars and European officials criticising Qatar's human rights record, including on labour, LGBT+ and women's rights.</p>

<p>Qatar's&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;organisers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said in a statement that it was not involved in the Qatari investigation as "the deceased (was) working as a contractor, not under the remit of the SC". The number of work-related&nbsp;deaths in Qatar is in dispute. Britain's Guardian newspaper&nbsp;reported&nbsp;last year that at least 6,500 migrant&nbsp;workers - many of them working on&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup&nbsp;projects - had died in Qatar since 2010, based on its calculations from official records.</p>

<p>In response, Qatar said the number of&nbsp;deaths was proportionate to the size of the migrant workforce, and included many non-manual&nbsp;workers, adding that every life lost was a tragedy. The SC said that three work-related&nbsp;deaths and 37 non-work-related&nbsp;deaths had occurred on&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup-related projects. "Death&nbsp;is a natural&nbsp;part&nbsp;of life, whether it's at work, whether it's in your sleep," Khater said, voicing disappointment at journalists' questions about The Athletic report. "We're in the middle of a&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup. And we have a successful&nbsp;World&nbsp;Cup. And this is something you want to talk about right now?" he said.</p>


Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during the soccer World Cup.

Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during the soccer World Cup. Qatar's treatment of migrant workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament, with human rights groups accusing the Gulf state of systematic labour abuses -- charges rejected by the government. Nasser Al Khater, chief executive of the 2022 World Cup in Doha, confirmed to Reuters that a worker had died, but gave no further details. He offered his condolences to his family and said "death is a natural part of life". The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing". Online sports publication The Athletic on Wednesday reported that the man worked for a company contracted to fix lights in a car park at the Sealine Resort, the training site of the Saudi national team. It said he died after he slipped off a ramp while walking alongside a forklift and hit his head on concrete. Citing multiple unnamed sources, it said the accident occurred during the World Cup, but did not specify when. The statement from the Philippines said it would not provide further details out of respect for the man's family. The resort did not respond to a Reuters' query. "If the investigation concludes that safety protocols were not followed, the company will be subject to legal action and severe financial penalties," said a Qatar government official, who declined to be named. "The rate of work-related accidents has consistently declined in Qatar since strict health and safety standards were introduced and enforcement has been stepped up," he said. Meanwhile, in a statement, FIFA said that it "is deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the worker's family." "FIFA will be in a position to comment further once the relevant processes in relation to the worker's passing have been completed," added the football's world governing body. Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022: Full-back Alex Sandro remains doubtful for quarterfinal clash, says Brazil coach Tite DISPUTED DEATH NUMBERS Since being awarded World Cup hosting rights in 2010, Qatar had come under the microscope over its treatment of migrant workers, who account for the majority of its population. The tournament, the first to be held in the Middle East where other countries have also faced criticism over migrant workers' rights, has been mired in controversy with some soccer stars and European officials criticising Qatar's human rights record, including on labour, LGBT+ and women's rights. Qatar's World Cup organisers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, said in a statement that it was not involved in the Qatari investigation as "the deceased (was) working as a contractor, not under the remit of the SC". The number of work-related deaths in Qatar is in dispute. Britain's Guardian newspaper reported last year that at least 6,500 migrant workers - many of them working on World Cup projects - had died in Qatar since 2010, based on its calculations from official records. In response, Qatar said the number of deaths was proportionate to the size of the migrant workforce, and included many non-manual workers, adding that every life lost was a tragedy. The SC said that three work-related deaths and 37 non-work-related deaths had occurred on World Cup-related projects. "Death is a natural part of life, whether it's at work, whether it's in your sleep," Khater said, voicing disappointment at journalists' questions about The Athletic report. "We're in the middle of a World Cup. And we have a successful World Cup. And this is something you want to talk about right now?" he said.

FIFA 'deeply saddened' by death of a worker after World Cup chief executive's comments cause furore

Cristiano Ronaldo said that Portugal were “too united to be broken by outside forces” after it was reported he had threatened to walk out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after being benched against Switzerland.

Cristiano Ronaldo rubbishes walk out threat report

<p>Brazil and Croatia will enter the match with the prospect of facing the winner of the Netherlands vs Argentina match in the semi-finals. Brazil were the pre-tournament favourites due to their excellent form and strength, while Croatia will begin the match as underdogs.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia head-to-head preview</strong></h2>

<p>Brazil thrashed South Korea 4-1 in the first knockout game after losing 1-0 to Cameroon in the previous group-stage match. Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison, and Lucas Paqueta all scored as the Selecao dominated the Asian opposition.</p>

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<p>Croatia had a difficult path to the final eight, having faced Japan in the previous round. Ivan Perisic rallied his team after falling behind late in the first half, forcing extra time and penalties. Dominik Livakovic, the keeper for Zlatko Dalic's team, was the hero of the night, and they will be hoping for more heroics as they face Vinicius, Neymar, and Richarlison.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia possible lineups</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Brazil:</strong> Alisson; Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Danilo; Casemiro, Paqueta; Raphinha, Neymar, Vinicius Jr; Richarlison</p>

<p><strong>Croatia: </strong>Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric; Kramaric, Petkovic, Perisic</p>

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<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Croatia will find Brazil too big to handle. With a 3-1&nbsp;victory, the South American team advances to the semi-finals.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia kick-off time</strong></h2>

<p>Croatia vs Brazil match will be played on 9th December at 08:30 pm IST in the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan.</p>


Brazil and Croatia will enter the match with the prospect of facing the winner of the Netherlands vs Argentina match in the semi-finals. Brazil were the pre-tournament favourites due to their excellent form and strength, while Croatia will begin the match as underdogs.

Brazil and Croatia will enter the match with the prospect of facing the winner of the Netherlands vs Argentina match in the semi-finals. Brazil were the pre-tournament favourites due to their excellent form and strength, while Croatia will begin the match as underdogs. Brazil vs Croatia head-to-head preview Brazil thrashed South Korea 4-1 in the first knockout game after losing 1-0 to Cameroon in the previous group-stage match. Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison, and Lucas Paqueta all scored as the Selecao dominated the Asian opposition. Ready. Set. Go! 🔜🇭🇷🆚🇧🇷 #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 #Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/QamNl8VT1Q — HNS (@HNS_CFF) December 9, 2022 × Croatia had a difficult path to the final eight, having faced Japan in the previous round. Ivan Perisic rallied his team after falling behind late in the first half, forcing extra time and penalties. Dominik Livakovic, the keeper for Zlatko Dalic's team, was the hero of the night, and they will be hoping for more heroics as they face Vinicius, Neymar, and Richarlison. Brazil vs Croatia possible lineups Brazil: Alisson; Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Danilo; Casemiro, Paqueta; Raphinha, Neymar, Vinicius Jr; Richarlison Croatia: Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric; Kramaric, Petkovic, Perisic É #DiaDeBrasa! 🇧🇷🤩 Às 12h (de Brasília), a Seleção Brasileira enfrenta a Croácia, em partida válida pelas quartas de final da Copa do Mundo. Contamos com o apoio de vocês para seguirmos em busca do nosso sonho pela sexta ⭐️! Veste a Amarelinha e #VemJogarJunto! pic.twitter.com/SEpcAUHkpW — CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) December 9, 2022 × Brazil vs Croatia prediction Croatia will find Brazil too big to handle. With a 3-1 victory, the South American team advances to the semi-finals. Brazil vs Croatia kick-off time Croatia vs Brazil match will be played on 9th December at 08:30 pm IST in the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan.

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter-Final: Brazil vs Croatia prediction, head-to-head preview and lineups

<p>Lionel Messi's men were eliminated in the Round of 16 last time after losing the final to Germany in 2014. This time, they had a disastrous start to the FIFA World Cup 2022, losing 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in their first match. Louis van Gaal's men, on the other hand, have gone undefeated in this tournament.</p>

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<h2><strong>Netherlands vs Argentina head-to-head preview</strong></h2>

<p>Argentina has recovered from its shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in the opening game of the competition by defeating Mexico, Poland, and Australia since then.</p>

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<p>The Netherlands, on the other hand, is unbeaten so far and defeated the United States in the previous round. Despite their underdog status, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk, and Frenkie de Jong are capable of upsetting the Albiceleste.</p>

<h2><strong>Netherlands vs Argentina possible lineups</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Netherlands:</strong> Noppert, Timber, Van Dijk, Ake, Dumfries, De Jong, De Roon, Blind, Klaassen, Gakpo, Depay</p>

<p><strong>Argentina:</strong> Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna, Fernandez, De Paul, Mac Allister, Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez</p>

<h2><strong>Netherlands vs Argentina prediction</strong></h2>

<p>The Netherlands and Argentina will play a hard-fought game. Messi's team will eventually take the lead and win 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals.</p>

<h2><strong>Netherlands vs Argentina kick-off time</strong></h2>

<p>The Netherlands vs Argentina match will be played on 10 December at 12:30 am IST in the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail.</p>


Lionel Messi's men were eliminated in the Round of 16 last time after losing the final to Germany in 2014. This time, they had a disastrous start to the FIFA World Cup 2022, losing 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in their first match.

Lionel Messi's men were eliminated in the Round of 16 last time after losing the final to Germany in 2014. This time, they had a disastrous start to the FIFA World Cup 2022, losing 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in their first match. Louis van Gaal's men, on the other hand, have gone undefeated in this tournament. A World Cup classic. 🇳🇱🇦🇷#NothingLikeOranje #WorldCup #NEDARG pic.twitter.com/azCHkBjHPh — OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) December 9, 2022 × Netherlands vs Argentina head-to-head preview Argentina has recovered from its shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in the opening game of the competition by defeating Mexico, Poland, and Australia since then. #Qatar2022 🗓 Cuartos de final ⚽ @Argentina 🇦🇷 - #PaísesBajos 🇳🇱 🕗 16.00 🧑‍⚖️ Mateu Lahoz (España) 🏟 Lusail 📝 https://t.co/w2W8R3DjBS pic.twitter.com/N71cyNNBbd — Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) December 9, 2022 × The Netherlands, on the other hand, is unbeaten so far and defeated the United States in the previous round. Despite their underdog status, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk, and Frenkie de Jong are capable of upsetting the Albiceleste. Netherlands vs Argentina possible lineups Netherlands: Noppert, Timber, Van Dijk, Ake, Dumfries, De Jong, De Roon, Blind, Klaassen, Gakpo, Depay Argentina: Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna, Fernandez, De Paul, Mac Allister, Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez Netherlands vs Argentina prediction The Netherlands and Argentina will play a hard-fought game. Messi's team will eventually take the lead and win 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals. Netherlands vs Argentina kick-off time The Netherlands vs Argentina match will be played on 10 December at 12:30 am IST in the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail.

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter-Final: Netherlands vs Argentina prediciton, H2H preview and possible lineups

<p>After a riveting group stage and Round of 16, the action now moves to the quarter-finals in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition in Qatar. On Friday (December 09), the first quarter-final will be held with five-time winners Brazil taking on Croatia, the 2018 edition's runners-up. While Brazil will start as favourites, the Luka Modric-led Croatia line-up isn't a pushover by any means and, hence, they will give a tough fight to the star-studded opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about Croatia, they have been unbeaten so far in the competition in Qatar. Their last defeat in the World Cup came in the 2018 final where they lost to France. They are coming into this clash on the back of an impressive penalty shootout win over Japan. Brazil, on the other hand, beat the likes of Serbia and Switzerland but shockingly lost to Cameroon in their last group stage clash before beating South Korea 4-1 to progress ahead in the last eight. The likes of Richarlison, Neymar, etc., will hope to lead frmo the front versus the Croatians on Friday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both sides have faced each other on four occasions overall, with Brazil having a 3-0 lead. In the FIFA WC, Brazil have beaten Croatia twice in as many attempts.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-ronaldo-reacts-to-reports-of-him-threatening-to-leave-portugal-squad-for-being-benched-in-r16-tie-541469">FIFA WC: Ronaldo reacts to reports of him threatening to leave Portugal squad for being benched in R16 tie</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here's everything you need to know about QF1 clash:</strong></p>

<h2><strong>When is Brazil vs Croatia match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</strong></h2>

<p>Brazil vs Croatia&nbsp;quarter-final clash will be held at the Education City Stadium.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the match be telecast in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The QF1 will get underway at 20:30 PM IST on Friday&nbsp;(December 09).</p>

<h2><strong>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Football fans in India can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup QF match on TV on&nbsp;<strong>Sports18</strong>&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming&nbsp;will be on&nbsp;<strong>Jio Cinema app</strong>&nbsp;or website.</p>


After a riveting group stage and Round of 16, the action now moves to the quarter-finals in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition in Qatar. On Friday (December 09), the first quarter-final will be held with five-time winners Brazil taking on Croatia, the 2018 edition's runners-up.

After a riveting group stage and Round of 16, the action now moves to the quarter-finals in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition in Qatar. On Friday (December 09), the first quarter-final will be held with five-time winners Brazil taking on Croatia, the 2018 edition's runners-up. While Brazil will start as favourites, the Luka Modric-led Croatia line-up isn't a pushover by any means and, hence, they will give a tough fight to the star-studded opposition. Talking about Croatia, they have been unbeaten so far in the competition in Qatar. Their last defeat in the World Cup came in the 2018 final where they lost to France. They are coming into this clash on the back of an impressive penalty shootout win over Japan. Brazil, on the other hand, beat the likes of Serbia and Switzerland but shockingly lost to Cameroon in their last group stage clash before beating South Korea 4-1 to progress ahead in the last eight. The likes of Richarlison, Neymar, etc., will hope to lead frmo the front versus the Croatians on Friday evening. Both sides have faced each other on four occasions overall, with Brazil having a 3-0 lead. In the FIFA WC, Brazil have beaten Croatia twice in as many attempts. Also read: FIFA WC: Ronaldo reacts to reports of him threatening to leave Portugal squad for being benched in R16 tie Here's everything you need to know about QF1 clash: When is Brazil vs Croatia match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? Brazil vs Croatia quarter-final clash will be held at the Education City Stadium. What time will the match be telecast in India? The QF1 will get underway at 20:30 PM IST on Friday (December 09). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? Football fans in India can enjoy the FIFA World Cup QF match on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, the live streaming will be on Jio Cinema app or website.

Brazil vs Croatia FIFA World Cup QF 1 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch?

Argentina will look forward to beat Netherlands in 90 minutes for the first time in the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Saturday, December 10.

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<p>It was a controversial end to Cristiano Ronaldo's second stint at Manchester United. After his explosive claims in a recent interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, where he slammed the Old Trafford club owners and came hard on team manager Erik Ten Hag, the 37-year-old Portugal star player was shown the door with his contract still not getting over. Ronaldo spoke at length on his equation with the Dutch manager and how he felt 'betrayed' by the treatment he received from the senior club executives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the situation became out of control, Ronaldo departed from the club where he had a memorable first stint, under Sir Alex Ferguson. Following his departure, Erik Ten Hag has finally opened up on his explosive interview. In an interview to MUTV, he said, "He’s gone and it’s the past. We are now looking forward and we’re looking to the future. When you change things in an organisation and change the way of playing, that takes time. In top-level football, you never get time. Opponents they want to kill you and that happened. We had to quickly adapt and I think our squad did terrific. The mentality changed and I think our way of playing changed during the season, the style, and I think we are growing and we have to keep the process going.," he added.</p>

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<p>During his interview with Morgan, Ronaldo revealed he doesn't have any respect for Erik, under whom he hardly saw his name in the starting XI in the ongoing season and didn't make much impact for the Red Devils. He had stated, "I don't have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you. Not only the manager, but the other two or three guys who are around the club [at the senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I don't care, people should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn't want me here, not only this year but last season too."</p>

<p>Currently, Ronaldo is still on the lookout for a new club after leaving Man United. There were reports of him joining the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr but he recently denied all such claims during Portugal's FIFA World Cup Ronud of 16 clash versus Switzerland. Ronaldo-led Portugal play Morocco in the quarters on December 09 in Qatar.</p>


It was a controversial end to Cristiano Ronaldo's second stint at Manchester United. After his explosive claims in a recent interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, where he slammed the Old Trafford club owners and came hard on team manager Erik Ten Hag, the 37-year-old Portugal star player was shown the door with his contract still not getting over.

It was a controversial end to Cristiano Ronaldo's second stint at Manchester United. After his explosive claims in a recent interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, where he slammed the Old Trafford club owners and came hard on team manager Erik Ten Hag, the 37-year-old Portugal star player was shown the door with his contract still not getting over. Ronaldo spoke at length on his equation with the Dutch manager and how he felt 'betrayed' by the treatment he received from the senior club executives. As the situation became out of control, Ronaldo departed from the club where he had a memorable first stint, under Sir Alex Ferguson. Following his departure, Erik Ten Hag has finally opened up on his explosive interview. In an interview to MUTV, he said, "He’s gone and it’s the past. We are now looking forward and we’re looking to the future. When you change things in an organisation and change the way of playing, that takes time. In top-level football, you never get time. Opponents they want to kill you and that happened. We had to quickly adapt and I think our squad did terrific. The mentality changed and I think our way of playing changed during the season, the style, and I think we are growing and we have to keep the process going.," he added. Also read: Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ex-Man United striker finally opens up During his interview with Morgan, Ronaldo revealed he doesn't have any respect for Erik, under whom he hardly saw his name in the starting XI in the ongoing season and didn't make much impact for the Red Devils. He had stated, "I don't have respect for him [Ten Hag] because he doesn't show respect for me. If you don't have respect for me, I'm never gonna have respect for you. Not only the manager, but the other two or three guys who are around the club [at the senior executive level]. I felt betrayed. I don't care, people should listen to the truth. Yes, I felt betrayed. I feel that some people didn't want me here, not only this year but last season too." Currently, Ronaldo is still on the lookout for a new club after leaving Man United. There were reports of him joining the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr but he recently denied all such claims during Portugal's FIFA World Cup Ronud of 16 clash versus Switzerland. Ronaldo-led Portugal play Morocco in the quarters on December 09 in Qatar.

'He’s gone...': Erik Ten Hag reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's ouster from Man United after explosive claims

<p>Brazil could be without the services of full-back Alex Sandro in their quarterfinal match against Croatia on Friday, December 9th, head coach Tite has said. The five-time winners are already struggling to play their best XI as a few of their first-team players are down and out due to injuries. With players like Gabriel Jesus and Alex Tellas already out of the tournament, the injury scare to another full-back Alex Sandro will only pile up worries for the coach.</p>

<p>Much like Neymar, Sandro also suffered discomfort during Brazil’s first group game against Serbia. While Neymar, who sustained an ankle injury, returned to the playing XI during the match against South Korea, Sandro is still on the bench getting recovered from the muscle pain he felt in his left hip.</p>

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<p>Speaking to the media ahead of the first quarterfinal of FIFA World Cup 2022, Brazil coach Tite said looking at Sandro’s current situation, he doesn’t look like starting on Friday.</p>

<p>"All indications are towards (Alex Sandro) not participating (in the match against Croatia)," Tite told media. "He has a different injury (than&nbsp;the ankle injury Neymar and Danilo suffered). He still needs to push a little harder; I have to see with the medical and physical department. It will depend on this afternoon."</p>

<p>In absence of Alex Tellas and with Sandro also out, Danilo started on the left flank position against South Korea – a contest Brazil won handsomely by 4-1. However, if the situation remains the same&nbsp;Danilo will begin in the same position against Croatia while centre-back Eder Militao is likely to play as a right-back.</p>

<p>Speaking on this change in role, Danilo said, “I hope (Alex Sandro) can train well and be available. I'm healthy and I'm comfortable playing in all three defensive positions. I believe that I’ll make the transition soon to centre-back because I feel very comfortable playing there at Juventus."</p>

<p>Brazil’s match against Croatia will be played at Education City Stadium.</p>


Brazil could be without the services of full-back Alex Sandro in their quarterfinal match against Croatia on Friday, December 9th, head coach Tite has said. The five-time winners are already struggling to play their best XI as a few of their first-team players are down and out due to injuries.

Brazil could be without the services of full-back Alex Sandro in their quarterfinal match against Croatia on Friday, December 9th, head coach Tite has said. The five-time winners are already struggling to play their best XI as a few of their first-team players are down and out due to injuries. With players like Gabriel Jesus and Alex Tellas already out of the tournament, the injury scare to another full-back Alex Sandro will only pile up worries for the coach. Much like Neymar, Sandro also suffered discomfort during Brazil’s first group game against Serbia. While Neymar, who sustained an ankle injury, returned to the playing XI during the match against South Korea, Sandro is still on the bench getting recovered from the muscle pain he felt in his left hip. ALSO READ: England receives massive boost as Raheem Sterling set to return ahead of France last-8 match – FA Speaking to the media ahead of the first quarterfinal of FIFA World Cup 2022, Brazil coach Tite said looking at Sandro’s current situation, he doesn’t look like starting on Friday. "All indications are towards (Alex Sandro) not participating (in the match against Croatia)," Tite told media. "He has a different injury (than the ankle injury Neymar and Danilo suffered). He still needs to push a little harder; I have to see with the medical and physical department. It will depend on this afternoon." In absence of Alex Tellas and with Sandro also out, Danilo started on the left flank position against South Korea – a contest Brazil won handsomely by 4-1. However, if the situation remains the same Danilo will begin in the same position against Croatia while centre-back Eder Militao is likely to play as a right-back. Speaking on this change in role, Danilo said, “I hope (Alex Sandro) can train well and be available. I'm healthy and I'm comfortable playing in all three defensive positions. I believe that I’ll make the transition soon to centre-back because I feel very comfortable playing there at Juventus." Brazil’s match against Croatia will be played at Education City Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Full-back Alex Sandro remains doubtful for quarterfinal clash, says Brazil coach Tite

<p>In Portugal's Round of 16 tie versus Switzerland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos stunned one and all as the team's starting XI didn't comprise captain and superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo. A lot was said and written about his absence as the 37-year-old finally made an appearance in the 73rd minute but couldn't make any impact in his side's 6-1 thrashing of the Swiss line-up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ever since Ronaldo was benched versus Switzerland, reports have been doing the rounds that the star forward threatened to leave the Portugal camp after not being in the starting XI. During the game, he was seen celebrating his side's goals but was&nbsp;spotted heading towards the tunnel at the final whistle when his teammates were celebrating the victory with fans in the stadium. Now, the Portugal FA have brushed aside all such claims and stated that Ronaldo's commitment towards the team remains unquestionable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A statement from Portugal FA read, "News released this Thursday reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during a conversation with Fernando Santos, national coach. The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the National Team, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team in Qatar."</p>

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<p>"Cristiano Ronaldo builds up a unique track record every day at the service of the national team and the country, which must be respected and which attests to the unquestionable degree of commitment to the national team. Incidentally, the degree of dedication of the player most capped by Portugal was again demonstrated - if necessary - in the victory against Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. The National Team - players, coaches, and FPF structure - is, as it has been since the first day, fully committed and enthusiastic in building what the country wants to be Portugal's best-ever participation in a World Cup," it added.</p>

<p>After the Portugal vs Swiss encounter, coach Santos opened up on the decision to bench Ronaldo. He said, "Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with the national team captain," Santos said. "It was strategic. Players are different. I also started Diogo Dalot, and Raphael Guerrero; however, Joao Cancelo is a fabulous player. That's what I thought for the game against Switzerland; in another game, it might be different."</p>

<p>In Ronaldo's absence, his replacement Gancalo Ramos led from the front with a hat-trick to take his side to a dominant win. Portugal is now gearing up to face the high-flying Morocco line-up in the quarters on December 10 (Friday).</p>


In Portugal's Round of 16 tie versus Switzerland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos stunned one and all as the team's starting XI didn't comprise captain and superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

In Portugal's Round of 16 tie versus Switzerland in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos stunned one and all as the team's starting XI didn't comprise captain and superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo. A lot was said and written about his absence as the 37-year-old finally made an appearance in the 73rd minute but couldn't make any impact in his side's 6-1 thrashing of the Swiss line-up. Ever since Ronaldo was benched versus Switzerland, reports have been doing the rounds that the star forward threatened to leave the Portugal camp after not being in the starting XI. During the game, he was seen celebrating his side's goals but was spotted heading towards the tunnel at the final whistle when his teammates were celebrating the victory with fans in the stadium. Now, the Portugal FA have brushed aside all such claims and stated that Ronaldo's commitment towards the team remains unquestionable. A statement from Portugal FA read, "News released this Thursday reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the national team during a conversation with Fernando Santos, national coach. The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the National Team, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to leave the national team in Qatar." Also read: Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ex-Man United striker finally opens up "Cristiano Ronaldo builds up a unique track record every day at the service of the national team and the country, which must be respected and which attests to the unquestionable degree of commitment to the national team. Incidentally, the degree of dedication of the player most capped by Portugal was again demonstrated - if necessary - in the victory against Switzerland, in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. The National Team - players, coaches, and FPF structure - is, as it has been since the first day, fully committed and enthusiastic in building what the country wants to be Portugal's best-ever participation in a World Cup," it added. After the Portugal vs Swiss encounter, coach Santos opened up on the decision to bench Ronaldo. He said, "Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with the national team captain," Santos said. "It was strategic. Players are different. I also started Diogo Dalot, and Raphael Guerrero; however, Joao Cancelo is a fabulous player. That's what I thought for the game against Switzerland; in another game, it might be different." In Ronaldo's absence, his replacement Gancalo Ramos led from the front with a hat-trick to take his side to a dominant win. Portugal is now gearing up to face the high-flying Morocco line-up in the quarters on December 10 (Friday).

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<p>The FA, in a statement released recently, said England and Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is set to return to the camp ahead of the quarterfinal clash against France on Saturday night. Sterling was not available for selection in England’s 3-0 win over Senegal as he had headed home because of a robbery that took place at his house. Though his family, which was present inside the house when the burglars broke in is said to be unharmed.</p>

<p>The FA in a statement said, “Raheem Sterling will return to England's World Cup base in Qatar. The Chelsea forward temporarily left to attend to a family matter but is now expected to rejoin the squad in Al Wakrah on Friday ahead of the quarter-final with France.”</p>

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<p>England have received a massive boost ahead of their all-important knockout clash against France at the FIFA World Cup 2022. With Raheem now returning and also likely to remain available for selection, the English forward line will pose a definite threat to the world champions. Alongside Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden, all three of who have contributed with goals and assists, Raheem will surely be fighting for a starting place. This, however, is one good headache coach Gareth Southgate will like to have. So far in the tournament, England played as a dominant unit, having beaten Iran 6-2 in their opener and then Wales and Senegal with a 3-0 margin.</p>

<p>Having enjoyed their previous outings against two-time winners France with a 2-0 lead in World Cup meetings in the past, England will be confident of ending France’s run at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.</p>

<p>The last of the four quarterfinal matches will be live-streamed in India on Sunday, December 11th at 00:30 AM IST on Sports 18 channels on TV and on JioCinema App.</p>


The FA, in a statement released recently, said England and Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is set to return to the camp ahead of the quarterfinal clash against France on Saturday night.

The FA, in a statement released recently, said England and Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is set to return to the camp ahead of the quarterfinal clash against France on Saturday night. Sterling was not available for selection in England’s 3-0 win over Senegal as he had headed home because of a robbery that took place at his house. Though his family, which was present inside the house when the burglars broke in is said to be unharmed. The FA in a statement said, “Raheem Sterling will return to England's World Cup base in Qatar. The Chelsea forward temporarily left to attend to a family matter but is now expected to rejoin the squad in Al Wakrah on Friday ahead of the quarter-final with France.” ALSO READ: Spain coach Luis Enrique fired after FIFA World Cup debacle, Luis de la Fuente takes over England have received a massive boost ahead of their all-important knockout clash against France at the FIFA World Cup 2022. With Raheem now returning and also likely to remain available for selection, the English forward line will pose a definite threat to the world champions. Alongside Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden, all three of who have contributed with goals and assists, Raheem will surely be fighting for a starting place. This, however, is one good headache coach Gareth Southgate will like to have. So far in the tournament, England played as a dominant unit, having beaten Iran 6-2 in their opener and then Wales and Senegal with a 3-0 margin. Having enjoyed their previous outings against two-time winners France with a 2-0 lead in World Cup meetings in the past, England will be confident of ending France’s run at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar. The last of the four quarterfinal matches will be live-streamed in India on Sunday, December 11th at 00:30 AM IST on Sports 18 channels on TV and on JioCinema App.

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<p>In a rather strange event that took place ahead of the first quarterfinal clash between Brazil and Croatia, a cat interrupted Brazil’s presser, leaving everyone including winger Vinicius Jr and Brazil’s manager who were among the attendees laughing about it. The incident took place on Friday, December 7th when a cat out of nowhere climbed up the table. Brazil’s manager Vinicius Rodigues without hesitating picked the cat up in a rough manner and rather threw it aside, and then continued with the presser. This whole incident left everyone having a small giggle over it while regular questions continued afterward. In Doha, stray cats roaming around the streets are a common sight.</p>

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<p>This video has apparently gone viral on the internet, so here’s have a look at it –</p>

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<p><strong>Brazil look to overcome Croatian challenge –</strong></p>

<p>The five-time World Champions Brazil have reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating South Korea 4-1 in the last-16 match. They are facing the 2018&nbsp;finalist, Croatia who defeated Japan 3-1 (1-1) on penalties in the pre-quarters. Over the period, Brazil have enjoyed its dominance over Croatia, having remained unbeaten (3 wins and 1 draw) so far in all of its past four meetings. This time also&nbsp;Brazil will look to maintain its winning streak.</p>

<p>Brazil struggled to play their best XI after the first group game against Serbia due to an injury crunch in the camp. With three of their star players mainly Gabriel Jesus, Alex Tellas, and Danilo all getting ruled out, Brazil will still walk out as slight favourites. If they manage to win, they will reach the semis of the World Cup ninth time.</p>

<p>The match will begin at 20:30 PM IST at the Education City Stadium.</p>


In a rather strange event that took place ahead of the first quarterfinal clash between Brazil and Croatia, a cat interrupted Brazil’s presser, leaving everyone including winger Vinicius Jr and Brazil’s manager who were among the attendees laughing about it.

In a rather strange event that took place ahead of the first quarterfinal clash between Brazil and Croatia, a cat interrupted Brazil’s presser, leaving everyone including winger Vinicius Jr and Brazil’s manager who were among the attendees laughing about it. The incident took place on Friday, December 7th when a cat out of nowhere climbed up the table. Brazil’s manager Vinicius Rodigues without hesitating picked the cat up in a rough manner and rather threw it aside, and then continued with the presser. This whole incident left everyone having a small giggle over it while regular questions continued afterward. In Doha, stray cats roaming around the streets are a common sight. ALSO READ: Qatar hit by tornado and hailstones ahead of World Cup quarter-finals This video has apparently gone viral on the internet, so here’s have a look at it – A cat joined Vinicius' Brazil press conference today! 😂🐈pic.twitter.com/K3C8tTEvUi — EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) December 7, 2022 × Brazil look to overcome Croatian challenge – The five-time World Champions Brazil have reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating South Korea 4-1 in the last-16 match. They are facing the 2018 finalist, Croatia who defeated Japan 3-1 (1-1) on penalties in the pre-quarters. Over the period, Brazil have enjoyed its dominance over Croatia, having remained unbeaten (3 wins and 1 draw) so far in all of its past four meetings. This time also Brazil will look to maintain its winning streak. Brazil struggled to play their best XI after the first group game against Serbia due to an injury crunch in the camp. With three of their star players mainly Gabriel Jesus, Alex Tellas, and Danilo all getting ruled out, Brazil will still walk out as slight favourites. If they manage to win, they will reach the semis of the World Cup ninth time. The match will begin at 20:30 PM IST at the Education City Stadium.

WATCH: An unlikely intruder interrupts Vinicius Jr during Brazil’s presser ahead of Croatia quarterfinal

<p>Yassine Bounou saves two out of three penalties to guide Morocco to a historic win over Spain in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The 6 ft 5 in pulled off a couple of brilliant saves to keep the game 0-0 in the regulation time and during Morocco’s first-ever penalty World Cup penalty shootout, he ended up saving the kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets.</p>

<p>Bounou went into the penalty shootout with a better save percentage from the spot in comparison to Unai Simon. While Simon had 21.4 per cent, the Morocco international had a save percentage of a little over 26 per cent. He also had the advantage of facing 22 penalties more than Simon.</p>

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<p>Pablo Sarabia missed the first kick while Bounou was able to complete the next two saves. For Morocco, Abdelhamid Sabiri and Hakim Ziyech converted their chances while Unai Simon stopped the attempt from Badr Banoune. Achref Hakimi slotted the winning penalty to clinch the encounter.</p>

<p>Bounou currently plays for Sevilla since 2019-20 and has made 120 appearances across all competitions. Earlier, he has played for Atletico Madrid, Zaragoza and Girona. He also played for Morocco in the 2018 World Cup but his team was eliminated in the group stages.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that Bounou has grabbed the headlines during this year’s World Cup. He ended up not playing the game against Belgium despite singing the national anthem along with the team. The BBC reported that Bono suffered vision issues and was then replaced ahead of the kick-off.</p>

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Yassine Bounou saves two out of three penalties to guide Morocco to a historic win over Spain in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The 6 ft 5 in pulled off a couple of brilliant saves to keep the game 0-0 in the regulation time and during Morocco’s first-ever penalty World Cup penalty shootout, he ended up saving the kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets.

Yassine Bounou saves two out of three penalties to guide Morocco to a historic win over Spain in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. The 6 ft 5 in pulled off a couple of brilliant saves to keep the game 0-0 in the regulation time and during Morocco’s first-ever penalty World Cup penalty shootout, he ended up saving the kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets. Bounou went into the penalty shootout with a better save percentage from the spot in comparison to Unai Simon. While Simon had 21.4 per cent, the Morocco international had a save percentage of a little over 26 per cent. He also had the advantage of facing 22 penalties more than Simon. Also read | FIFA 2022: Japan's manager Hajime Moriyasu bows to fans in gratitude Pablo Sarabia missed the first kick while Bounou was able to complete the next two saves. For Morocco, Abdelhamid Sabiri and Hakim Ziyech converted their chances while Unai Simon stopped the attempt from Badr Banoune. Achref Hakimi slotted the winning penalty to clinch the encounter. Bounou currently plays for Sevilla since 2019-20 and has made 120 appearances across all competitions. Earlier, he has played for Atletico Madrid, Zaragoza and Girona. He also played for Morocco in the 2018 World Cup but his team was eliminated in the group stages. This is not the first time that Bounou has grabbed the headlines during this year’s World Cup. He ended up not playing the game against Belgium despite singing the national anthem along with the team. The BBC reported that Bono suffered vision issues and was then replaced ahead of the kick-off.

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<p>Eight teams have advanced to the quarterfinal round of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after an exciting Round of 16 as European powerhouses England and France join Argentina and Brazil. The last round of 16 came to a finish as Portugal defeated Switzerland 6-1 and Morocco earned a spot in the last eight for the first time. Here is a look at every quarterfinal matchup, where a spot in the semifinal is at stake.</p>

<p><strong>Who has advanced to the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals?</strong></p>

<p>The likes of Argentina, Netherlands, France, England, Croatia, Brazil, Morocco, and Portugal advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after enduring the Round of 16.</p>

<p><strong>When will the ties take place?</strong></p>

<p>The ties will take place on Friday (December 9) and Saturday (December 10).</p>

<p><strong>What is on the line?</strong></p>

<p>The victor of the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal will play in the semifinal and be assured of playing in at least two further matches at the illustrious competition.</p>

<p><strong>Schedule for FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Friday, 9 December: </strong>Croatia vs Brazil. The match will take place at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan at 8:30 PM IST.</p>

<p><strong>Saturday, 10 December: </strong>Netherlands vs Argentina. The two teams will meet at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail at 12:30 AM IST, late Friday night.</p>

<p>Morocco vs Portugal will clash at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, 8:30 PM IST</p>

<p><strong>Sunday, 11 December: </strong>England vs France will come head to head at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor at 12:30 AM, late Saturday night.&nbsp;</p>


Eight teams have advanced to the quarterfinal round of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after an exciting Round of 16 as European powerhouses England and France join Argentina and Brazil.

Eight teams have advanced to the quarterfinal round of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after an exciting Round of 16 as European powerhouses England and France join Argentina and Brazil. The last round of 16 came to a finish as Portugal defeated Switzerland 6-1 and Morocco earned a spot in the last eight for the first time. Here is a look at every quarterfinal matchup, where a spot in the semifinal is at stake. Who has advanced to the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals? The likes of Argentina, Netherlands, France, England, Croatia, Brazil, Morocco, and Portugal advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after enduring the Round of 16. When will the ties take place? The ties will take place on Friday (December 9) and Saturday (December 10). What is on the line? The victor of the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal will play in the semifinal and be assured of playing in at least two further matches at the illustrious competition. Schedule for FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Friday, 9 December: Croatia vs Brazil. The match will take place at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan at 8:30 PM IST. Saturday, 10 December: Netherlands vs Argentina. The two teams will meet at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail at 12:30 AM IST, late Friday night. Morocco vs Portugal will clash at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, 8:30 PM IST Sunday, 11 December: England vs France will come head to head at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor at 12:30 AM, late Saturday night.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter Finals: Teams, schedule, all you need to know

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the best of 2022. His turbulent second stint with Manchester United finally ended after his recent explosive claims against the Red Devils' owners and team manager Erik Ten Hag. After being released by the Old Trafford club, before his contract was to get over, there have been speculations regarding his next move. Many reports have linked the superstar footballer to several top clubs. It has been rumoured that the Portugal captain is making a move&nbsp;to Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>In this regard, many media outlets, including Marca, reported that Ronaldo will stay in the Middle East after the FIFA World Cup and will join Saudi Arabian club&nbsp;Al-Nassr in January 2023. However, the ex-Man United striker finally reacted to all such claims and made a big statement.&nbsp;"No, it is not true," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Mais Futebol after Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 tie during the Qatar World Cup.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/unbelievable-ronaldo-on-the-verge-of-agreeing-to-a-whopping-eu400-million-deal-with-saudi-arabian-club-report-538799">UNBELIEVABLE! Ronaldo on the verge of agreeing to a whopping €400 million deal with Saudi Arabian club: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>It was reported by many portals that Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr would've made him the highest-paid player in the world. However, the 37-year-old has denied all such claims and it remains to be seen which club will be able to acquire his services after his fallout with Man United. In the ongoing EPL 2022/23 edition, he failed to get going and be a regular in the starting XI. On Wednesday (December 07), when Portugal faced the Swiss line-up in the World Cup, captain Ronaldo was benched, with his replacement Gancalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick,&nbsp;and only made an appearance in the 73rd minute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the game, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos opined on Ronaldo being benched&nbsp;and said, "Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with the national team captain," Santos said. "It was strategic. Players are different. I also started Diogo Dalot, and Raphael Guerrero; however, Joao Cancelo is a fabulous player. That's what I thought for the game against Switzerland; in another game, it might be different," he asserted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portugal will now face high-flying Morocco in the quarters on December 10 (Friday).</p>


Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the best of 2022. His turbulent second stint with Manchester United finally ended after his recent explosive claims against the Red Devils' owners and team manager Erik Ten Hag.

Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the best of 2022. His turbulent second stint with Manchester United finally ended after his recent explosive claims against the Red Devils' owners and team manager Erik Ten Hag. After being released by the Old Trafford club, before his contract was to get over, there have been speculations regarding his next move. Many reports have linked the superstar footballer to several top clubs. It has been rumoured that the Portugal captain is making a move to Saudi Arabia. In this regard, many media outlets, including Marca, reported that Ronaldo will stay in the Middle East after the FIFA World Cup and will join Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in January 2023. However, the ex-Man United striker finally reacted to all such claims and made a big statement. "No, it is not true," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Mais Futebol after Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 tie during the Qatar World Cup. Also read: UNBELIEVABLE! Ronaldo on the verge of agreeing to a whopping €400 million deal with Saudi Arabian club: Report It was reported by many portals that Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr would've made him the highest-paid player in the world. However, the 37-year-old has denied all such claims and it remains to be seen which club will be able to acquire his services after his fallout with Man United. In the ongoing EPL 2022/23 edition, he failed to get going and be a regular in the starting XI. On Wednesday (December 07), when Portugal faced the Swiss line-up in the World Cup, captain Ronaldo was benched, with his replacement Gancalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick, and only made an appearance in the 73rd minute. After the game, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos opined on Ronaldo being benched and said, "Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with the national team captain," Santos said. "It was strategic. Players are different. I also started Diogo Dalot, and Raphael Guerrero; however, Joao Cancelo is a fabulous player. That's what I thought for the game against Switzerland; in another game, it might be different," he asserted. Portugal will now face high-flying Morocco in the quarters on December 10 (Friday).

Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ex-Man United striker finally opens up

<p>England fullback Kyle Walker has fired the first shots as his potential clash with France forward Kylian Mbappe in the quarterfinal continues to grab headlines. Walker said England will not be obsessing over Mbappe and that he shouldn't expect any red carpets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This game isn't England v Mbappe, it's England vs France. We will give respect but I'm not going to roll out a red carpet for him to score. It's do or die as if we lose we go home," said the English defender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England and France square up against each other on Saturday in the knockout game. However, the focus since the fixture was decided has been on the right-side battle between Walker and Mbappe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Manchester City player said it was a team game and that England's focus will be on other important French players as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I know he's a top player but we're not playing tennis. It's not a solo sport, it's a team game," said the 32-year-old defender.</p>

<p>"We know he's a great player and that's why he's the focus of all questions. But let's not forget (Olivier) Giroud, who has scored countless (goals), (Ousmane) Dembele, for me just as good on the other wing."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-spanish-midfielder-bitter-after-morocco-win-on-penalties-540985"><strong>Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Spanish defender bitter after Morocco win on penalties</strong></a></p>

<p>Mbappe has netted five goals in the tournament so far and his pace and creative vision on the pitch have troubled right wingbacks whenever they have come across the 23-year-old.</p>

<p>Experts and fans believe that if England are to win the contest, Walker will have to play the game of his life and stop Mbappe in the tracks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I do understand what I need to do and that's to stop him. It's probably easier said than done but I don't underestimate myself.&nbsp;I've come across great players before so I will just treat it like another game."</p>

<p>Mbappe and Walker previously locked horns against each other while playing for their club sides in the 2021-22 Champions League group stage.</p>

<p>Over the two group encounters, Mbappe managed to find the back of the net once while Walker, for large periods, managed to hold his own.&nbsp;</p>

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England fullback Kyle Walker has fired the first shots as his potential clash with France forward Kylian Mbappe in the quarterfinal continues to grab headlines. Walker said England will not be obsessing over Mbappe and that he shouldn't expect any red carpets.

England fullback Kyle Walker has fired the first shots as his potential clash with France forward Kylian Mbappe in the quarterfinal continues to grab headlines. Walker said England will not be obsessing over Mbappe and that he shouldn't expect any red carpets. "This game isn't England v Mbappe, it's England vs France. We will give respect but I'm not going to roll out a red carpet for him to score. It's do or die as if we lose we go home," said the English defender. England and France square up against each other on Saturday in the knockout game. However, the focus since the fixture was decided has been on the right-side battle between Walker and Mbappe. The Manchester City player said it was a team game and that England's focus will be on other important French players as well. "I know he's a top player but we're not playing tennis. It's not a solo sport, it's a team game," said the 32-year-old defender. "We know he's a great player and that's why he's the focus of all questions. But let's not forget (Olivier) Giroud, who has scored countless (goals), (Ousmane) Dembele, for me just as good on the other wing." Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Spanish defender bitter after Morocco win on penalties Mbappe has netted five goals in the tournament so far and his pace and creative vision on the pitch have troubled right wingbacks whenever they have come across the 23-year-old. Experts and fans believe that if England are to win the contest, Walker will have to play the game of his life and stop Mbappe in the tracks. "I do understand what I need to do and that's to stop him. It's probably easier said than done but I don't underestimate myself. I've come across great players before so I will just treat it like another game." Mbappe and Walker previously locked horns against each other while playing for their club sides in the 2021-22 Champions League group stage. Over the two group encounters, Mbappe managed to find the back of the net once while Walker, for large periods, managed to hold his own. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Will not roll red carpet for Mbappe', says England's Kyle Walker ahead of WC clash with France

Eden Hazard has retired from international football following Belgium' s group stage exit from the World Cup in Qatar. The 31-year-old made the announcement on social media.

Eden Hazard announces international retirement after Belgium's World Cup exit

Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched skipper and all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo for their World Cup last-16 clash against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Portugal coach benches Cristiano Ronaldo against Switzerland

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<p>Spanish defender Rodri is bitter after his team's exit from the World Cup. The Manchester City player in a post-match interview said Morocco did nothing throughout the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Morocco offered absolutely nothing, without disrespecting them," said Rodri before adding, "In the game, they did nothing. They just waited for the counters. They stayed behind and tried to counter us."</p>

<p>Spain, the 2010 edition champions had the lion's share of possession (77 per cent) throughout the match. The LA Roja managed to complete 1,019 passes in the match, compared to a measly 304 by Morocco.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite keeping the ball for the major part of the game, Spain failed to make any decisive chances as the penalty box threat remained low.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/history-created-morocco-becomes-fourth-african-nation-to-enter-fifa-world-cup-qfs-after-stunning-spain-540788"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain</strong></a></p>

<p>It was only after substitutes like Williams and Morata came on that Spain finally managed some opportunities through the wings.</p>

<p>The Spanish fullbacks had a torrid time against the Moroccan defence as most 1vs1 chances were gobbled up by the incredibly physical duo of Hakimi and Mazaraoui on right-back and left-back respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, this is not the first time that Spain have crashed out of a WC despite bossing the game in possession. In 2018, Spain lost to Russia on penalties after having 79 per cent possession.</p>

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<p>As for the penalties, none of Spanish players could find the back of the net as Moroccan goalkeeper&nbsp;Yassine Bounou stood like a rock and deflected anything coming his way.</p>

<p>For Morocco, the final and decisive penalty was dispatched by Achraf Hakimi. The Madrid born player took a panenka penalty and surprised everyone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Spanish defender Rodri is bitter after his team's exit from the World Cup. The Manchester City player in a post-match interview said Morocco did nothing throughout the match.

Spanish defender Rodri is bitter after his team's exit from the World Cup. The Manchester City player in a post-match interview said Morocco did nothing throughout the match. "Morocco offered absolutely nothing, without disrespecting them," said Rodri before adding, "In the game, they did nothing. They just waited for the counters. They stayed behind and tried to counter us." Spain, the 2010 edition champions had the lion's share of possession (77 per cent) throughout the match. The LA Roja managed to complete 1,019 passes in the match, compared to a measly 304 by Morocco. Despite keeping the ball for the major part of the game, Spain failed to make any decisive chances as the penalty box threat remained low. Read more: History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain It was only after substitutes like Williams and Morata came on that Spain finally managed some opportunities through the wings. The Spanish fullbacks had a torrid time against the Moroccan defence as most 1vs1 chances were gobbled up by the incredibly physical duo of Hakimi and Mazaraoui on right-back and left-back respectively. Notably, this is not the first time that Spain have crashed out of a WC despite bossing the game in possession. In 2018, Spain lost to Russia on penalties after having 79 per cent possession. 2 – The two highest possession figures on record (since 1966) for a #FIFAWorldCup knockout stage game have both been by Spain in the last two tournaments, with La Roja being eliminated in both matches in the round of 16. 79% v Russia in 2018 77% v Morocco in 2022 Stultified. pic.twitter.com/NkMbe4V48t — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 7, 2022 × As for the penalties, none of Spanish players could find the back of the net as Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stood like a rock and deflected anything coming his way. For Morocco, the final and decisive penalty was dispatched by Achraf Hakimi. The Madrid born player took a panenka penalty and surprised everyone. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Spanish defender bitter after Morocco win on penalties

<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. While the group stage saw plenty of upsets, the games are now going down to the wire in the knockouts. With the Round of 16 getting over, teams such as the Netherlands, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal, France, England, Brazil and Croatia have booked a place in the top eight, which will commence on December 09. While any two teams, from the top eight, can feature in the final showdown, here's how Argentina vs Portugal is a possibility in the summit clash which will be a mouth-watering affair&nbsp;with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo up against each other:</p>

<p><strong>How can Argentina and Portugal lock horns in the FINAL?</strong></p>

<p>It is to be noted that Argentina is set to meet the 2010 runners-up Netherlands in the quarters, on December 13. If they beat the Dutch line-up, Argentina will face the winner of the Brazil vs Croatia quarter-final clash, which is set to take place on December 09, in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Portugal will face either France or England in the last four if they manage to get past high-flying Morocco in the quarters, on December 10. Thus, Argentina and Portugal won't meet each other in the semis but have a realistic chance to square off in the summit clash, which will surely send football fans into a frenzy.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/history-created-morocco-becomes-fourth-african-nation-to-enter-fifa-world-cup-qfs-after-stunning-spain-540788">History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain</a></strong></p>

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<p>Of course, anything can happen in this FIFA WC -- which has already seen some surprising results -- but there is a solid chance for Argentina and Portugal to meet in the finale. For that, they will need to be at their very best to get past the upcoming two rounds. As of now, Argentina has had a topsy-turvy ride. They lost their opener to Saudi Arabia before beating the likes of Mexico and Poland to reach the Round of 16 where they defeated Australia. The Ronaldo-starrer Portugal, on the other hand, defeated Ghana and Uruguay before going down to South Korea in the group stage but defeated Switzerland to reach the quarters.</p>

<p>Overall, a riveting end is surely on cards in the ongoing Qatar World Cup.</p>


The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. While the group stage saw plenty of upsets, the games are now going down to the wire in the knockouts.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. While the group stage saw plenty of upsets, the games are now going down to the wire in the knockouts. With the Round of 16 getting over, teams such as the Netherlands, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal, France, England, Brazil and Croatia have booked a place in the top eight, which will commence on December 09. While any two teams, from the top eight, can feature in the final showdown, here's how Argentina vs Portugal is a possibility in the summit clash which will be a mouth-watering affair with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo up against each other: How can Argentina and Portugal lock horns in the FINAL? It is to be noted that Argentina is set to meet the 2010 runners-up Netherlands in the quarters, on December 13. If they beat the Dutch line-up, Argentina will face the winner of the Brazil vs Croatia quarter-final clash, which is set to take place on December 09, in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Portugal will face either France or England in the last four if they manage to get past high-flying Morocco in the quarters, on December 10. Thus, Argentina and Portugal won't meet each other in the semis but have a realistic chance to square off in the summit clash, which will surely send football fans into a frenzy. Also read: History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain 🚨 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 🚨 We're down to the last eight & still on track for a Messi vs Ronaldo Final in #Qatar2022 😅 Catch the action LIVE on #JioCinema & #Sports18 📺📲 Presented by @Mahindra_Auto#FIFAWorldCup #WorldsGreatestShow #FIFAWConJioCinema #FIFAWConSports18 pic.twitter.com/qOQ4wOs0Pg — Sports18 (@Sports18) December 7, 2022 × Of course, anything can happen in this FIFA WC -- which has already seen some surprising results -- but there is a solid chance for Argentina and Portugal to meet in the finale. For that, they will need to be at their very best to get past the upcoming two rounds. As of now, Argentina has had a topsy-turvy ride. They lost their opener to Saudi Arabia before beating the likes of Mexico and Poland to reach the Round of 16 where they defeated Australia. The Ronaldo-starrer Portugal, on the other hand, defeated Ghana and Uruguay before going down to South Korea in the group stage but defeated Switzerland to reach the quarters. Overall, a riveting end is surely on cards in the ongoing Qatar World Cup.

FIFA WC: EXPLAINED! How Messi's Argentina & Ronaldo-led Portugal can square off in final showdown

<p>On Wednesday (December 07), Belgium's star forward Eden Hazard called it quits from international football following the national side's dismal run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. After Belgium's exit from the group stage of the showpiece event in the Middle East, Hazard has decided to step aside from international assignments. His form has been below-par for quite some time due to persistent injuries and it reflected in his overall run in the FIFA WC.&nbsp;</p>

<p id="2">The 31-year-old Real Madrid forward shared the news on his official Instagram handle by saying&nbsp;“a page turns today". He captioned the post, “A page turns today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss you….#onestensemble."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-cristiano-ronaldo-walks-off-the-pitch-while-teammates-celebrate-world-cup-victory-540866">WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch while teammates celebrate World Cup victory</a></strong></p>

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<p>Hazard was part of Belgium's golden generation which made it to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, in Russia, but the star-studded line-up failed to make a mark this time around in Qatar. Following their unimpressive run, some big announcements were on the cards and Hazard's retirement is a major development as the national side will now look to revamp in the coming years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hazard appeared in 126 internationals,&nbsp;scoring 36 goals for Belgium. Talking about the national side, they ended their campaign in Qatar 2022 with a 0-0 stalemate versus Croatia, 1-0 win over Canada and a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco to not be able to advance to the Round of 16.</p>


On Wednesday (December 07), Belgium's star forward Eden Hazard called it quits from international football following the national side's dismal run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

On Wednesday (December 07), Belgium's star forward Eden Hazard called it quits from international football following the national side's dismal run in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. After Belgium's exit from the group stage of the showpiece event in the Middle East, Hazard has decided to step aside from international assignments. His form has been below-par for quite some time due to persistent injuries and it reflected in his overall run in the FIFA WC. The 31-year-old Real Madrid forward shared the news on his official Instagram handle by saying “a page turns today". He captioned the post, “A page turns today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss you….#onestensemble." Also read: WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch while teammates celebrate World Cup victory View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eden Hazard (@hazardeden_10) × Hazard was part of Belgium's golden generation which made it to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, in Russia, but the star-studded line-up failed to make a mark this time around in Qatar. Following their unimpressive run, some big announcements were on the cards and Hazard's retirement is a major development as the national side will now look to revamp in the coming years. Hazard appeared in 126 internationals, scoring 36 goals for Belgium. Talking about the national side, they ended their campaign in Qatar 2022 with a 0-0 stalemate versus Croatia, 1-0 win over Canada and a shocking 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco to not be able to advance to the Round of 16.

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo has been an isolated figure at the club football level for the better part of this year. The national team appeared to be his sanctuary where he still had the pull and sway over the decisions. However, that mirage appears to have shattered after Portuguese coach Fernando Santos benched Ronaldo in the all-important knockout game against Switzerland on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, a post-match video has gone viral on the realms of internet which shows Ronaldo walking out of the pitch while his teammates applaud the crowd and celebrate with them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Ronaldo exited&nbsp;the pitch, his teammates neglected him and continue to soak in the admiration and applause of the Portuguese crowd. Another video of the incident showed Ronaldo thanking the crowd briefly on his own before walking off.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An hour before the kick-off at the Lusail Stadium, manager Santos released his playing XI which instantly became a major talking point. Ronaldo being benched in a big game was seen as a bold call from Santos, who has often come under criticism for not utilising his side's total attacking prowess.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/is-cristiano-ronaldo-moving-to-saudi-arabian-club-al-nassr-ex-man-united-strikes-finally-opens-up-540763" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ex-Man United striker finally opens up</strong></a></p>

<p>While some agreed with Santos' decision, the majority were miffed that not playing a player of the class of Ronaldo was disrespectful&nbsp;and that some trouble had brewed between the coach and the player.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the noise off the field, Portugal did not miss Ronaldo as his replacement, 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos managed to bag a hattrick in his first-ever World Cup game. Ronaldo was only subbed on after Portugal had bagged five goals in the kitty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after the match, Santos cleared that there was no bad blood and that the decision to drop Ronaldo was tactical. Santos added that he had a conversation with Ronaldo before the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with our captain. We’ve been friends for years. We spoke before the game and he had no issue with my decision,” said Santos.</p>

<p>“I think Ronaldo and I never misinterpret the human and personal aspect with that of manager and player, and what we need to do during the match.&nbsp;That is what we will do. I will always consider he is a very important player to have in the team.”</p>

<p>Portugal have advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and will now square up against Morocco on Saturday. The 'Atlas Lions' also booked their quarterfinals ticket after&nbsp;knocking out 2010 champions' Spain on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been an isolated figure at the club football level for the better part of this year. The national team appeared to be his sanctuary where he still had the pull and sway over the decisions.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been an isolated figure at the club football level for the better part of this year. The national team appeared to be his sanctuary where he still had the pull and sway over the decisions. However, that mirage appears to have shattered after Portuguese coach Fernando Santos benched Ronaldo in the all-important knockout game against Switzerland on Tuesday. Now, a post-match video has gone viral on the realms of internet which shows Ronaldo walking out of the pitch while his teammates applaud the crowd and celebrate with them. While Ronaldo exited the pitch, his teammates neglected him and continue to soak in the admiration and applause of the Portuguese crowd. Another video of the incident showed Ronaldo thanking the crowd briefly on his own before walking off. Cristiano Ronaldo (left of picture) walks straight off while his teammates celebrate with fans. #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/W7jB6iGQOO — Adriano Del Monte (@adriandelmonte) December 6, 2022 × pic.twitter.com/1768EgTSJ5 — CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 6, 2022 × An hour before the kick-off at the Lusail Stadium, manager Santos released his playing XI which instantly became a major talking point. Ronaldo being benched in a big game was seen as a bold call from Santos, who has often come under criticism for not utilising his side's total attacking prowess. Read more: Is Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr? Ex-Man United striker finally opens up While some agreed with Santos' decision, the majority were miffed that not playing a player of the class of Ronaldo was disrespectful and that some trouble had brewed between the coach and the player. Despite the noise off the field, Portugal did not miss Ronaldo as his replacement, 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos managed to bag a hattrick in his first-ever World Cup game. Ronaldo was only subbed on after Portugal had bagged five goals in the kitty. Speaking after the match, Santos cleared that there was no bad blood and that the decision to drop Ronaldo was tactical. Santos added that he had a conversation with Ronaldo before the game. “Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with our captain. We’ve been friends for years. We spoke before the game and he had no issue with my decision,” said Santos. “I think Ronaldo and I never misinterpret the human and personal aspect with that of manager and player, and what we need to do during the match. That is what we will do. I will always consider he is a very important player to have in the team.” Portugal have advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and will now square up against Morocco on Saturday. The 'Atlas Lions' also booked their quarterfinals ticket after knocking out 2010 champions' Spain on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Morocco are having a fairytale tournament at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Their round of 16 match against Spain went to the penalties and emerged not one but two heroes who would perhaps go down in the history books.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made three brilliant saves during the shootout to become an overnight sensation but it was defender Acharf Hakimi's ice-cool 'panenka' penalty to seal the deal for his country that has become the topic of discussion.</p>

<p>After Spain failed to convert any of the spot kicks, Hakimi needed to slot one at the back of the net to ensure that his team became the only fourth African country in World Cup history to qualify for the quarterfinals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While most would have gone for power and attempted to blast the ball to either corner, Hakimi thought otherwise.&nbsp;Prior to the shot, Hakimi took a deep breath, accessing that a nation's hopes lie on his shoulder, approached the football with four short steps and like a surgeon's precision, dinked the ball right down the middle of the goalpost.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Moroccan player, born and brought up in Madrid and coached in the Real Madrid academy took the rather audacious route and knocked a country where he has played the majority of his football.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The finesse on the shot was such that the spectators in the stadium and those watching on television were shocked alike.&nbsp;Even France forward and Hakimi's PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe&nbsp;was impressed as he tweeted an appreciation post.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/history-created-morocco-becomes-fourth-african-nation-to-enter-fifa-world-cup-qfs-after-stunning-spain-540788">Read more:&nbsp;History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain</a></strong></p>

<p>The Panenka penalty is named after former Czech player Antonin Panenka who played as an attacking midfielder. It was at the 1979 Euro Championship that the Czech while facing West Germany in the finals first successfully attempted such a type of penalty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 'Atlas lions' after beating Spain have set up a delicious encounter with Portugal on Saturday. Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia.&nbsp;</p>

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Morocco are having a fairytale tournament at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Their round of 16 match against Spain went to the penalties and emerged not one but two heroes who would perhaps go down in the history books.

Morocco are having a fairytale tournament at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Their round of 16 match against Spain went to the penalties and emerged not one but two heroes who would perhaps go down in the history books. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made three brilliant saves during the shootout to become an overnight sensation but it was defender Acharf Hakimi's ice-cool 'panenka' penalty to seal the deal for his country that has become the topic of discussion. After Spain failed to convert any of the spot kicks, Hakimi needed to slot one at the back of the net to ensure that his team became the only fourth African country in World Cup history to qualify for the quarterfinals. While most would have gone for power and attempted to blast the ball to either corner, Hakimi thought otherwise. Prior to the shot, Hakimi took a deep breath, accessing that a nation's hopes lie on his shoulder, approached the football with four short steps and like a surgeon's precision, dinked the ball right down the middle of the goalpost. Achraf Hakimi, panenka to win the game! Incredible Hakimi, incredible Morocco, incredible atmosphere!! pic.twitter.com/PjtUVOkVgs — Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) December 6, 2022 × The Moroccan player, born and brought up in Madrid and coached in the Real Madrid academy took the rather audacious route and knocked a country where he has played the majority of his football. The finesse on the shot was such that the spectators in the stadium and those watching on television were shocked alike. Even France forward and Hakimi's PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe was impressed as he tweeted an appreciation post. Read more: History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain The Panenka penalty is named after former Czech player Antonin Panenka who played as an attacking midfielder. It was at the 1979 Euro Championship that the Czech while facing West Germany in the finals first successfully attempted such a type of penalty. The 'Atlas lions' after beating Spain have set up a delicious encounter with Portugal on Saturday. Morocco may have created the least xG (expected goals) in the tournament but they have managed to beat the likes of Belgium, Canada and Spain while drawing with 2018 finalist Croatia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Morocco, the Group F champion, will face Spain, the Group E runner-up. Spain finishing second in their group was shocking. However, Japan had a fantastic run in the group stages, defeating Germany and Spain to finish first. However, now that Japan's World Cup campaign has ended in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Croatia, Spain would like to lead Group E. In a group that included Belgium, the North Africans came out on top by going undefeated (two wins and one draw).&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Morocco vs Spain head-to-head preview</strong></h2>

<p>Walid Regragui's team has been extremely impressive, playing with a level of energy that can hurt any team. They have a team full of footballers who play in Europe's top leagues and combine skill with physical ability, so La Roja will face a real challenge. Spain is a team with which it is difficult to predict the outcome.<br />
In their first game, they defeated Costa Rica 7-0, but in their last game, they were defeated by Japan. Goals should be expected in this game between two excellent attacking teams, so opposing a clean sheet makes sense.</p>

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<h2><strong>Morocco vs Spain lineups</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Morocco:&nbsp;</strong>Bono, Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui,&nbsp;Ounahi, Amrabat, Sahiri, Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal</p>

<p><strong>Spain:&nbsp;</strong>Simon, Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Alba, Pedri, Busquets, Gavi, Torres, Morata, Olmo</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Spain kick-off time</strong></h2>

<p>Morocco vs Spain match will kick-off&nbsp;on 6 December at 8:30 pm IST at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan.&nbsp;</p>


Morocco, the Group F champion, will face Spain, the Group E runner-up. Spain finishing second in their group was shocking. However, Japan had a fantastic run in the group stages, defeating Germany and Spain to finish first.

Morocco, the Group F champion, will face Spain, the Group E runner-up. Spain finishing second in their group was shocking. However, Japan had a fantastic run in the group stages, defeating Germany and Spain to finish first. However, now that Japan's World Cup campaign has ended in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Croatia, Spain would like to lead Group E. In a group that included Belgium, the North Africans came out on top by going undefeated (two wins and one draw). Morocco reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1986. What a moment 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/iZcWhPkdRu — B/R Football (@brfootball) December 1, 2022 × Morocco vs Spain head-to-head preview Walid Regragui's team has been extremely impressive, playing with a level of energy that can hurt any team. They have a team full of footballers who play in Europe's top leagues and combine skill with physical ability, so La Roja will face a real challenge. Spain is a team with which it is difficult to predict the outcome. In their first game, they defeated Costa Rica 7-0, but in their last game, they were defeated by Japan. Goals should be expected in this game between two excellent attacking teams, so opposing a clean sheet makes sense. 📸 El equipo ganador de hoy... ¡¡Y UN INFILTRADO!! 😜 A nuestro fotógrafo no se le escapa una.#VamosEspaña | #Catar2022 pic.twitter.com/d9kesIxn2K — Selección Española de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) December 5, 2022 × Morocco vs Spain lineups Morocco: Bono, Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui, Ounahi, Amrabat, Sahiri, Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal Spain: Simon, Carvajal, Rodri, Laporte, Alba, Pedri, Busquets, Gavi, Torres, Morata, Olmo Morocco vs Spain kick-off time Morocco vs Spain match will kick-off on 6 December at 8:30 pm IST at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan.

Morocco vs Spain at FIFA World Cup 2022: Match prediction, H2H preview and lineups

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<p>Brazil coach Tite has defended the dance celebration by his players during the emphatic 4-1 pre-quarterfinal win over South Korea in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We try to adapt to the characteristics of the players. They [players] are very young and I try to adapt a bit to their language, and part of their language is dancing," said Tite at a post-match press conference.</p>

<p>"They said I had to learn how to do the moves. They’re very tight and difficult, but we kept playing around. Richarlison was there and I said: ‘What’s that dance?’ I said: ‘If you do it, then I’ll do it.'"</p>

<p>Tite added that he knew the dance could be interpreted as disrespectful but it wasn't intended that way and that he had utmost respect for the South Koreans.</p>

<p>"There are various people who will say it was disrespectful. I know there’s always a camera and I didn’t want it to be misinterpreted.”</p>

<p>"There was no disrespect for the opposition nor towards (South Korean coach) Paulo Bento for whom I have a lot of respect."</p>

<p>Brazil were off the blocks in fine fashion against the Koreans who could not cope with the pace of the Seleção. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior registered his name on the scoresheet in the seventh minute with a brilliant strike to the top corner.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/imperious-brazil-smash-koreans-4-1-to-reach-quarters-540384"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Imperious Brazil smash Koreans 4-1 to reach quarters</strong></a></p>

<p>Afterwards, the Brazilian players gathered in a huddle and celebrated by dancing. However, it was the third Brazilian goal where Richarlison orchestrated and finished the move with a brilliant goal that irked many.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the goal, Richarlison and his teammates went to Tite on the sidelines and urged him to join the celebrations. The 61-year-old promptly joined and did a couple of steps before breaking off.</p>

<p>While the Brazilians were expressing happiness through dancing, it did not go down well with certain former players turned experts. TV pundit Roy Keane said the dance was 'disrespectful' to South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don’t like this. I think it’s disrespecting the opposition. It’s four [goals] and they’re doing it every time. I’m not happy with it, I don’t think it’s very good at all,” said Keane in a TV show.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazil-at-fifa-world-cup-2022-who-is-in-tites-26-man-squad-535537" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2022: who is in Tite's 26-man squad?</strong></a></p>

<p>His fellow pundit and former Liverpool player Graeme Souness agreed and said, “It’s only a matter of time before someone goes right through one of these Brazilians."</p>

<p>Brazil have qualified for the quarterfinals and will square up against 2018 finalists Croatia.&nbsp;</p>

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Brazil coach Tite has defended the dance celebration by his players during the emphatic 4-1 pre-quarterfinal win over South Korea in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Brazil coach Tite has defended the dance celebration by his players during the emphatic 4-1 pre-quarterfinal win over South Korea in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. "We try to adapt to the characteristics of the players. They [players] are very young and I try to adapt a bit to their language, and part of their language is dancing," said Tite at a post-match press conference. "They said I had to learn how to do the moves. They’re very tight and difficult, but we kept playing around. Richarlison was there and I said: ‘What’s that dance?’ I said: ‘If you do it, then I’ll do it.'" Tite added that he knew the dance could be interpreted as disrespectful but it wasn't intended that way and that he had utmost respect for the South Koreans. "There are various people who will say it was disrespectful. I know there’s always a camera and I didn’t want it to be misinterpreted.” "There was no disrespect for the opposition nor towards (South Korean coach) Paulo Bento for whom I have a lot of respect." Brazil were off the blocks in fine fashion against the Koreans who could not cope with the pace of the Seleção. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior registered his name on the scoresheet in the seventh minute with a brilliant strike to the top corner. Read more: Imperious Brazil smash Koreans 4-1 to reach quarters Afterwards, the Brazilian players gathered in a huddle and celebrated by dancing. However, it was the third Brazilian goal where Richarlison orchestrated and finished the move with a brilliant goal that irked many. After the goal, Richarlison and his teammates went to Tite on the sidelines and urged him to join the celebrations. The 61-year-old promptly joined and did a couple of steps before breaking off. While the Brazilians were expressing happiness through dancing, it did not go down well with certain former players turned experts. TV pundit Roy Keane said the dance was 'disrespectful' to South Korea. “I don’t like this. I think it’s disrespecting the opposition. It’s four [goals] and they’re doing it every time. I’m not happy with it, I don’t think it’s very good at all,” said Keane in a TV show. Read more: Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2022: who is in Tite's 26-man squad? His fellow pundit and former Liverpool player Graeme Souness agreed and said, “It’s only a matter of time before someone goes right through one of these Brazilians." Brazil have qualified for the quarterfinals and will square up against 2018 finalists Croatia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil coach Tite defends his team's dancing celebration after facing criticism

<p>Japan and Croatia played a humdinger of a clash in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, on Monday (December 05). After the scoreline was 1-1 post the end of&nbsp;extra time, the game headed to the penalty shootout. In the shootout, the 2018 runners-up Luka Modrić-led Croatia held their nerves and emerged on top with a 3-1 difference to book a place in the last eight.</p>

<p>Japan, who impressed throughout the FIFA WC,&nbsp;bowed out with their heads held high. The Asian side beat two former champions in the form of Germany and Spain in the group stage, with a&nbsp;1-0 loss to Costa Rica, to reach&nbsp;the Round of 16. While their R16 game didn't end in a desirable note, they made heads turn with their overall performances. After the clash, Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu displayed utmost grace and humility by bowing&nbsp;to the fans in gratitude.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-are-players-wearing-sports-bra-all-you-need-to-know-540548">FIFA World Cup 2022: Are players wearing sports bra? All you need to know</a></strong></p>

<p>The image of the same has gone viral in no time on social media platforms. Popular Indian businessman Anand Mahindra also lauded Moriyasu after taking note of his post-match antics. He shared a picture of the Japan manager and wrote on Twitter, "Just two words to describe this: Dignity. Grace. (Team Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu bowing to fans in gratitude)"</p>

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<p>Moreover, Japanese fans also impressed one and all by cleaning stadiums after every game of their national side in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. After their team's exit, they did the same by cleaning the&nbsp;Al Janoub Stadium. Football fans, across the globe, will surely miss them in the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the R16, the likes of Netherlands, Argentina, Croatia, France, Brazil, England have qualified further whereas two among Portugal, Switzerland, Spain and Morocco will join them in the quarters.</p>


Japan and Croatia played a humdinger of a clash in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, on Monday (December 05). After the scoreline was 1-1 post the end of extra time, the game headed to the penalty shootout.

Japan and Croatia played a humdinger of a clash in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, on Monday (December 05). After the scoreline was 1-1 post the end of extra time, the game headed to the penalty shootout. In the shootout, the 2018 runners-up Luka Modrić-led Croatia held their nerves and emerged on top with a 3-1 difference to book a place in the last eight. Japan, who impressed throughout the FIFA WC, bowed out with their heads held high. The Asian side beat two former champions in the form of Germany and Spain in the group stage, with a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica, to reach the Round of 16. While their R16 game didn't end in a desirable note, they made heads turn with their overall performances. After the clash, Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu displayed utmost grace and humility by bowing to the fans in gratitude. Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022: Are players wearing sports bra? All you need to know The image of the same has gone viral in no time on social media platforms. Popular Indian businessman Anand Mahindra also lauded Moriyasu after taking note of his post-match antics. He shared a picture of the Japan manager and wrote on Twitter, "Just two words to describe this: Dignity. Grace. (Team Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu bowing to fans in gratitude)" Just two words to describe this: Dignity. Grace. (Team Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu bowing to fans in gratitude) pic.twitter.com/wH2rNMhZ2A — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 6, 2022 × Moreover, Japanese fans also impressed one and all by cleaning stadiums after every game of their national side in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. After their team's exit, they did the same by cleaning the Al Janoub Stadium. Football fans, across the globe, will surely miss them in the remainder of the tournament. Despite being knocked out of the World Cup, you know the Japanese fans stuck around to help clean the stadium. We will miss them. 🫶#JPN | #FIFAWorldCup 📸 @i3merz pic.twitter.com/90aC6YZcsN — Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) December 5, 2022 × Talking about the R16, the likes of Netherlands, Argentina, Croatia, France, Brazil, England have qualified further whereas two among Portugal, Switzerland, Spain and Morocco will join them in the quarters.

FIFA 2022: Japan's manager Hajime Moriyasu bows to fans in gratitude after his team's R16 loss vs Croatia

Brazil justified their tag as 2022 World Cup favourites following a blistering first half display to sweep aside South Korea 4-1 and set up a quarter-final clash with Croatia.

Brazil beats South Korea 4-1 to storm into quarter-finals

<p>Fans&nbsp;who purchased FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets online in accordance with the Online Ticket Terms of Sale for the General Public may now&nbsp;resell those tickets on the FIFA Official Ticket Resale Platform by logging in to their FIFA Ticketing account. The announcement was made recently on&nbsp;the official website of FIFA World Cup 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After purchasing a ticket on the FIFA Official Ticket Resale Platform, FIFA Ticketing will send an email confirming that the tickets were successfully allocated to the ticket purchaser. The ticket confirmation email will include information about the tickets or ticket products that were purchased.</p>

<p>The Official Ticket Resale Platform allows an original purchaser of a ticket purchased in accordance with the Online Ticket Terms of Sale for General Public (including a Resale Platform purchaser) to obtain a refund of a portion of the price they paid for any such ticket that they no longer wish to use for themselves or a guest.</p>

<p>Those interested in purchasing tickets made available through the FIFA Official Ticket Resale Platform should visit the links below to see the available tickets:</p>

<p><strong>For International purchasers, <a href="https://access.tickets.fifa.com/pkpcontroller/wp/FWCMaint2/index_en.html?queue=06-FWC22-Resale-PROD">click here</a> for the official ticket platform&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>For Qatar residents, <a href="https://access.tickets.fifa.com/pkpcontroller/wp/FWCMaint2/index_en.html?queue=06-FWC22-Resale-PROD">click here</a> for the official ticket resale platform</strong></p>

<h2><strong>How much is the resale tickets fee?</strong></h2>

<p>FIFA Ticketing will charge both the original ticket purchaser and the resale ticket purchaser a resale fee once the tickets are successfully sold:</p>

<p>1. For the Original Ticket Purchaser, the Resale Fee is charged per Ticket and shall equal the greater of two Qatari Riyals (2 QAR) or five per cent of the Ticket face value paid by the Original Ticket Purchaser and the Resale Ticket Purchaser, respectively.</p>

<p>2.&nbsp;The Resale Fee is charged on a total transactional basis to the Resale Ticket Purchaser and shall equal the greater of two Qatari Riyals (2 QAR) or five percent of the aggregate purchase price (including fees) of all Tickets purchased by the Resale Ticket Purchaser for a given transaction.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the refund process?</strong></h2>

<p>If a ticket is successfully resold on the Resale Platform in accordance with the General Public Ticket Resale Policy, FIFA Ticketing will process a refund of the prescribed amount less the resale fee to the original ticket purchaser within 30 working days by the end of the resale window.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Resale Platform will be open till the end of the tournament on 18 December 2022.&nbsp;</p>


Fans who purchased FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets online in accordance with the Online Ticket Terms of Sale for the General Public may now resell those tickets on the FIFA Official Ticket Resale Platform by logging in to their FIFA Ticketing account.

Fans who purchased FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets online in accordance with the Online Ticket Terms of Sale for the General Public may now resell those tickets on the FIFA Official Ticket Resale Platform by logging in to their FIFA Ticketing account. The announcement was made recently on the official website of FIFA World Cup 2022. After purchasing a ticket on the FIFA Official Ticket Resale Platform, FIFA Ticketing will send an email confirming that the tickets were successfully allocated to the ticket purchaser. The ticket confirmation email will include information about the tickets or ticket products that were purchased. The Official Ticket Resale Platform allows an original purchaser of a ticket purchased in accordance with the Online Ticket Terms of Sale for General Public (including a Resale Platform purchaser) to obtain a refund of a portion of the price they paid for any such ticket that they no longer wish to use for themselves or a guest. Those interested in purchasing tickets made available through the FIFA Official Ticket Resale Platform should visit the links below to see the available tickets: For International purchasers, click here for the official ticket platform For Qatar residents, click here for the official ticket resale platform How much is the resale tickets fee? FIFA Ticketing will charge both the original ticket purchaser and the resale ticket purchaser a resale fee once the tickets are successfully sold: 1. For the Original Ticket Purchaser, the Resale Fee is charged per Ticket and shall equal the greater of two Qatari Riyals (2 QAR) or five per cent of the Ticket face value paid by the Original Ticket Purchaser and the Resale Ticket Purchaser, respectively. 2. The Resale Fee is charged on a total transactional basis to the Resale Ticket Purchaser and shall equal the greater of two Qatari Riyals (2 QAR) or five percent of the aggregate purchase price (including fees) of all Tickets purchased by the Resale Ticket Purchaser for a given transaction. What is the refund process? If a ticket is successfully resold on the Resale Platform in accordance with the General Public Ticket Resale Policy, FIFA Ticketing will process a refund of the prescribed amount less the resale fee to the original ticket purchaser within 30 working days by the end of the resale window. The Resale Platform will be open till the end of the tournament on 18 December 2022.

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<p>Former Cameroon player Samuel Eto'o has invited controversy after he was filmed attacking a man outside Stadium 974 in Qatar following the round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea.&nbsp;Eto'o has been in Qatar as a global legacy ambassador for FIFA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video shared by La Opinion, a Spanish newspaper based in Los Angeles, Eto'o can be initially seen obliging the few fans around him with the photographs. However, after a man with a camera, seemingly filming the former Barcelona striker comes around and says something indecipherable,&nbsp;Eto'o loses his cool.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The four-time African Player of the Year can be seen chasing the man who is still recording him. A heated exchange ensues between the duo as other bystanders attempt to break Eto'o away from the man.</p>

<p>Another person, who appears to be with Eto'o comes around and grabs the man, pulling his camera and gear away. All this time, Eto'o is being held by a few people, away from the man.</p>

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<p>However, while the man is entangled in a confrontation, Eto'o&nbsp;hands his phone to one of the bystanders,&nbsp;breaks free and lands a wild kick on the man's face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As soon as&nbsp;Eto'o lands the kick, two men pull him back. Meanwhile, the man, seemingly dazed, spreads himself across the floor after the impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/brazils-massive-victory-over-south-korea-with-4-1-in-the-world-cup-540604"><strong>WATCH | Brazil's massive victory over South Korea with 4-1 in the World Cup</strong></a></p>

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<p>So far, there has been no response from Eto'o or the Cameroon Football Federation. Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, entrusted with delivering the tournament has also refrained from making any comments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eto’o is&nbsp;the second most-capped player in Cameroon’s history behind Rigobert Song, the current manager of the national team. The Cameroonian, during his playing days, represented clubs such as Chelsea, Barcelona and Inter Milan, creating an improbable legacy in the process.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-captain-son-heung-min-apologises-after-south-koreas-tame-exit-from-the-wc-540584"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022: Captain Son Heung-min apologises after South Korea's tame exit from the WC</strong></a></p>

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Former Cameroon player Samuel Eto'o has invited controversy after he was filmed attacking a man outside Stadium 974 in Qatar following the round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea.

Former Cameroon player Samuel Eto'o has invited controversy after he was filmed attacking a man outside Stadium 974 in Qatar following the round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea. Eto'o has been in Qatar as a global legacy ambassador for FIFA. In a video shared by La Opinion, a Spanish newspaper based in Los Angeles, Eto'o can be initially seen obliging the few fans around him with the photographs. However, after a man with a camera, seemingly filming the former Barcelona striker comes around and says something indecipherable, Eto'o loses his cool. The four-time African Player of the Year can be seen chasing the man who is still recording him. A heated exchange ensues between the duo as other bystanders attempt to break Eto'o away from the man. Another person, who appears to be with Eto'o comes around and grabs the man, pulling his camera and gear away. All this time, Eto'o is being held by a few people, away from the man. [VIDEO] Samuel Eto’o golpea peligrosamente a una persona al final del partido entre Brasil y Corea https://t.co/smWcShJBYE pic.twitter.com/aXacvIHIdM — La Opinión (@LaOpinionLA) December 6, 2022 × However, while the man is entangled in a confrontation, Eto'o hands his phone to one of the bystanders, breaks free and lands a wild kick on the man's face. As soon as Eto'o lands the kick, two men pull him back. Meanwhile, the man, seemingly dazed, spreads himself across the floor after the impact. WATCH | Brazil's massive victory over South Korea with 4-1 in the World Cup × So far, there has been no response from Eto'o or the Cameroon Football Federation. Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, entrusted with delivering the tournament has also refrained from making any comments. Eto’o is the second most-capped player in Cameroon’s history behind Rigobert Song, the current manager of the national team. The Cameroonian, during his playing days, represented clubs such as Chelsea, Barcelona and Inter Milan, creating an improbable legacy in the process. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2022: Captain Son Heung-min apologises after South Korea's tame exit from the WC (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | Samuel Eto’o assaults a man after Brazil vs South Korea FIFA World Cup game

<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations so far. While the group stages saw plenty of upsets, the stage is now set for the last eight&nbsp;round with more action and drama along the way. Several things, both on and off the field, have made heads turn during the Qatar World Cup. During the group stage match between South Korea and Portugal, the Asian side's star&nbsp;footballer Hwang Hee Chan's pictures made heads turn, in what seemed like he was wearing&nbsp;a women's sports bra.</p>

<p>The regular football fans and viewers won't be surprised with players sporting such an attire. However, non-regular fans might be perplexed by what they saw Hee Chan wearing. <strong>Here's everything you need to know about such an attire commonly worn by footballers across the globe:</strong></p>

<p>The vest, appearing as a sports bra, is actually regarded as a GPS tracker vest. It is worn beneath jerseys and the vest&nbsp;comprises a GPS device connected to it, useful for&nbsp;collecting individual player GPS data. Such a device is placed in a small pouch at the backside of the GPS tracker vest.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-r16-broadcast-tv-and-ott-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-portugal-vs-switzerland-540533">FIFA WC, R16 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Portugal vs Switzerland?</a></strong></p>

<p>Thus, such a sight might be uncommon for those non-regular football fans, however, it is very much common for the ardent followers of the beautiful game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the upcoming matches in the Round of 16 in Qatar World Cup, Morocco will take on Spain whereas Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal will face Switzerland with Brazil, Croatia, France, England, Netherlands and Argentina having booked a place in the quarter-finals, which commences on Friday (December 09).</p>


The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations so far. While the group stages saw plenty of upsets, the stage is now set for the last eight round with more action and drama along the way.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations so far. While the group stages saw plenty of upsets, the stage is now set for the last eight round with more action and drama along the way. Several things, both on and off the field, have made heads turn during the Qatar World Cup. During the group stage match between South Korea and Portugal, the Asian side's star footballer Hwang Hee Chan's pictures made heads turn, in what seemed like he was wearing a women's sports bra. The regular football fans and viewers won't be surprised with players sporting such an attire. However, non-regular fans might be perplexed by what they saw Hee Chan wearing. Here's everything you need to know about such an attire commonly worn by footballers across the globe: The vest, appearing as a sports bra, is actually regarded as a GPS tracker vest. It is worn beneath jerseys and the vest comprises a GPS device connected to it, useful for collecting individual player GPS data. Such a device is placed in a small pouch at the backside of the GPS tracker vest. Also read: FIFA WC, R16 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Portugal vs Switzerland? Thus, such a sight might be uncommon for those non-regular football fans, however, it is very much common for the ardent followers of the beautiful game. Talking about the upcoming matches in the Round of 16 in Qatar World Cup, Morocco will take on Spain whereas Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal will face Switzerland with Brazil, Croatia, France, England, Netherlands and Argentina having booked a place in the quarter-finals, which commences on Friday (December 09).

FIFA World Cup 2022: Are players wearing sports bra? All you need to know

<p>The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition with Portugal taking on Switzerland in the Round of 16 clash on Wednesday. After the likes of Argentina, France, England, Croatia, Netherlands have booked a spot in the quarter-finals, the onus will now be on Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Portugal line-up to get the better of the Swiss team.</p>

<p>Talking about Portugal, they reached the Round of 16 with wins over Uruguay and Ghana before going down to South Korea, who have bowed out of the competition with 4-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil in their R-16 clash. Meanwhile, Switzerland defeated Cameroon and Serbia and lost to Brazil, by 1-0 deficit, to reach this far. They can certainly challenge the Portuguese line-up and rely on&nbsp;Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler to&nbsp;play the anchors, from&nbsp;the midfield with Vargas and Shaqiri opearing from the flanks. Breel Embolo has been their in-form player and will like to come good once again.</p>

<p>From Portugal, the onus will definitely be on Ronaldo,&nbsp;Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix. Overall, an exciting battle is surely on the cards.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-brazil-pay-rich-tribute-to-legend-pele-after-defeating-south-korea-to-book-fifa-wc-quarter-final-ticket-540513"><strong>WATCH: Brazil pay rich tribute to legend Pele after defeating South Korea to book FIFA WC quarter-final ticket</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>When is the Portugal vs Switzerland R16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</strong></h2>

<p>The Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played between&nbsp;Portugal vs Switzerland&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Lusail Stadium.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the match be telecast in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The match will commence at 12:30 AM IST on Wednesday&nbsp;(December 07).</p>

<h2><strong>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Football fans, in India, can enjoy the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup games&nbsp;on <strong>Sports18</strong>&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels on TV. Meanwhile, the live streaming of the&nbsp;proceedings will be on&nbsp;<strong>Jio Cinema app</strong>&nbsp;or website.&nbsp;</p>


The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition with Portugal taking on Switzerland in the Round of 16 clash on Wednesday. After the likes of Argentina, France, England, Croatia, Netherlands have booked a spot in the quarter-finals, the onus will now be on Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Portugal line-up to get the better of the Swiss team.

The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition with Portugal taking on Switzerland in the Round of 16 clash on Wednesday. After the likes of Argentina, France, England, Croatia, Netherlands have booked a spot in the quarter-finals, the onus will now be on Cristiano Ronaldo-starrer Portugal line-up to get the better of the Swiss team. Talking about Portugal, they reached the Round of 16 with wins over Uruguay and Ghana before going down to South Korea, who have bowed out of the competition with 4-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil in their R-16 clash. Meanwhile, Switzerland defeated Cameroon and Serbia and lost to Brazil, by 1-0 deficit, to reach this far. They can certainly challenge the Portuguese line-up and rely on Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler to play the anchors, from the midfield with Vargas and Shaqiri opearing from the flanks. Breel Embolo has been their in-form player and will like to come good once again. From Portugal, the onus will definitely be on Ronaldo, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix. Overall, an exciting battle is surely on the cards. Also read: WATCH: Brazil pay rich tribute to legend Pele after defeating South Korea to book FIFA WC quarter-final ticket When is the Portugal vs Switzerland R16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? The Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played between Portugal vs Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium. What time will the match be telecast in India? The match will commence at 12:30 AM IST on Wednesday (December 07). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? Football fans, in India, can enjoy the FIFA World Cup games on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels on TV. Meanwhile, the live streaming of the proceedings will be on Jio Cinema app or website.

FIFA WC, R16 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Portugal vs Switzerland?

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