Match previews

PORTUGAL will certainly fancy their chances as they face Morocco in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The North African side were epic in their penalty shootout win over Spain, having conceded just once all tournament.
Achraf Hakimi dinked his side into the World Cup quarter-finalsCredit: AP
Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick for Portugal against SwitzerlandCredit: Getty
But Portugal are in top form after thrashing Switzerland 6-1 in the last of the round of 16 clashes.
Goncalo Ramos scored a brilliant hat-trick after coming into the XI for Cristiano Ronaldo.
But they can’t get too complacent against Morocco, who have the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal in their ranks.
When is Morocco vs Portugal?

Portugal’s clash with Morocco will take place on Saturday, December 10.
The game will be held at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
Portugal vs Morocco will get underway from 3pm GMT.

What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

Morocco vs Portugal will be shown live on ITV 1 in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Coverage of the game will get going from 2pm UK time.

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Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, you can watch Morocco vs Portugal for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
Odds

Morocco – 5/1
Draw – 11/4
Portugal – 4/7

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BRAZIL are in the World Cup quarter-finals once again and this time they will take on Croatia. Tite’s side were electric in their 4-1 win over South Korea in the last-16 as Neymar finally got on the scoresheet.
Neymar scored in Brazil’s convincing 4-1 victory over South KoreaCredit: Getty
Croatia beat Japan 3-1 on penalties after the game finished 1-1Credit: Reuters
Croatia were less convincing as they overcame a tricky Japan side on penalties.
And now the two sides will face in what is a rematch of the opening game of the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
On that day, Brazil ran out 3-1 winners, but Croatia have improved leaps and bounds since then.
When is Croatia vs Brazil?

Croatia’s clash with Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final will take place on Friday, December 9.
The game will get underway from 3pm UK time.
Croatia vs Brazil will be held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

Croatia vs Brazil will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, you can watch Croatia vs Brazil for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
Odds

Croatia – 15/2
Draw – 7/2
Brazil – 4/11

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NETHERLANDS and Argentina are set to go at it for a World Cup semi-final spot in Qatar – and fans can expect fireworks.Goals from Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries helped the Dutch to secure a spot in the last-8 against USA.
Memphis Depay opened the scoring for the Netherlands against the USACredit: Getty
Lionel Messi (L) and Julian Alvarez (R) both scored against AustraliaCredit: AP
And Argentina followed suit courtesy of a 2-1 win over Australia where Lionel Messi was the star of the show once again.
Messi, 35 is desperate to emulate footballing legend Diego Maradonna by guiding the Argentines to World Cup success.
Furthermore, that is the only major piece of silverware that Messi has competed for and never got his hands on.
However, Holland will be on a revenge mission for what happened when the sides met during the 2014 edition.
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When is Netherlands vs Argentina?

Netherland’s mouth-watering fixture against Argentina will take place on Friday, December 9.
The World Cup quarter-final clash is scheduled to get underway at 7pm UK time.
Lusali Stadium is the allocated arena for this eye-catching contest and it can host a staggering 88, 966 supporters.
Argentine sent Holland crashing out of the semi-final stage on penalties in 2014.

What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

Netherlands vs Argentina will be shown LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
Coverage is set to commence from 6:15pm UK time – 45 minutes before kick-off.
Viewers also have the option to stream the game live via the BBC iPlayer app or through the BBC Sport website.

Can I watch it for free?
YES! Fans in the UK can watch Netherlands’ match against Argentina for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license.
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What are the odds?
After 90 mins

Netherlands 5/2
Draw 2/1
Argentina 6/5

To qualify

Netherlands 13/10
Argentina 6/10

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ENGLAND are purring along nicely as they head into the last 16 of the World Cup but now face Africa’s finest in Senegal.The Three Lions topped Group B after comfortably beating Wales 3-0 on Tuesday evening and are the joint-highest goalscorers in the tournament so far.

How England lined up against Wales
Marcus Rashford grabbed himself a brace and Phil Foden scored the other on a glorious night for manager Gareth Southgate.
But now Southgate’s side must focus on the knockout stages, where they’ll face AFCON 2022 champions Senegal.
The Lions of Teranga came second in Group A, which also contained Holland, Qatar and Ecuador.
Senegal had to beat Ecuador in their final group game and they did so thanks to Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly’s late winner.
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How did they get here?
England began their campaign in thrilling fashion as they thrashed Iran 6-2, with young Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka picking up two goals.
After a disappointing draw with the USA, the Three Lions secured top spot in the group after beating rivals Wales 3-0, leaving the Dragons to finish bottom of the group.
Senegal had a harder start to life in Qatar, losing their opener to Netherlands due to two late goals.
However wins over hosts Qatar as well as a tight fought battle with Ecuador meant that Senegal had qualified for the Round of 16 for the first time since 2002.

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England are set to have a fully fit squad for their last-16 match-up with Senegal, barring Ben White’s early return home.
Southgate, however, may decide to hand Marcus Rashford a start following his brilliant performance in the win over Wales.
Foden also impressed, but Bukayo Saka could come back into the side, as could Mason Mount, who dropped to the bench in favour of Jordan Henderson on Tuesday night.
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Kieran Tripper may also come back into the XI alongside Kyle Walker, but that would most likely see England’s system change from a 4-3-3 to one that favours five at the back.
Senegal will also have a mostly fit squad butkey man Sadio Mane will be OUT of the game, having been ruled out the tournament with a knee inury.

How Senegal lined up against Ecuador
Who will be the star men?
Southgate will have a selection headache after standout performances from many of his players so far.
But Harry Maguire has been one of the surprise packages this tournament, being a rock of stability at the back as well as a potential goal threat from set pieces.
Maguire’s Manchester United team-mate Rashford has also shone, netting three times whilst sitting joint first in the race for the Golden Boot.
But he will face tough competition for his spot with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden also on great form.
Ismaila Sarr has seemed to fill the void of Sadio Mane for the Senegalese team, looking like a constant threat up top as well as scoring a cheeky no-look penalty against Ecuador.
Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly will also be looking to keep out the goals as they hope to advance to the quarter-finals.
Marcus Rashford scored a brace against WalesCredit: AP
Rashford has found his form at the right time
What is the head to head?
This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
England will be looking to continue their unbeaten streak against African nations at the World Cup which has seen them win six and draw three.
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England 2 Senegal 1
When is England vs Senegal?

England’s World Cup last-16 clash with Senegal will take place on Sunday, December 4.
The match will get underway from 7pm UK time.
England vs Senegal will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
The stadium holds just under 70,000 fans and played host to England’s 0-0 draw with USA.

Senegal will be without Mane but have Chelsea’s KoulibalyCredit: Getty
Captain Koulibaly has made the most tackles for Senegal
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What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

England vs Senegal will be shown live on ITV 1 in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Coverage of the game will get going from 6pm GMT.

Can I watch for FREE?

Yes, you can watch England vs Senegal for FREE, so long as you have a TV licence.

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Odds

England – 8/15
Draw – 29/10
Senegal – 13/2
England to qualify – 1/5
Senegal to qualify – 10/3

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BRAZIL take on South Korea in the last-16 after Hwang Hee-chan’s goal saw his side pulled off late qualification.South Korea netted a 91st minute winner against Portugal to finish second in Group H and send Uruguay home.
Brazil qualified for the last-16 after winning their opening two matches in Group GCredit: PA
South Korea celebrating a historic victory over PortugalCredit: Getty
Brazil, on the other hand, had a more comfortable route to the last-16 after winning their opening two games, but suffered defeat to Cameroon on the last match of Group G.
The pair face off in the first stage of the knockout rounds as they look to progress into the quarter finals.
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When is Brazil vs South Korea?

Brazil face South Korea in the last-16 on Monday, December 5.
The match will get underway from 7pm UK time.
The clash will take place at Stadium 974 in Qatar.

What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

Brazil vs South Korea will be televised live in the UK.
The clash will be shown on either BBC or ITV, with both available to stream.
You can stream the action LIVE on either the BBC iPlayer or ITV X app.

Can I watch for FREE?

Yes, Brazil vs South Korea is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a TV licence. More

GROUP H table-toppers Portugal take on Switzerland in the last-16, with both sides seeking progression to the quarter-finals.The two nations finished their group stages in opposite fashion, with Portugal already qualified on the last day of their group.
Portugal will be looking to make it deep into the World Cup after qualifying for the last-16Credit: Getty
Switzerland celebrate qualifying for the last-16 after victory over SerbiaCredit: Getty
Cristiano Ronaldo and co fell to a 2-1 defeat to South Korea, who joined them in the last-16.
Switzerland, on the other hand, came out victorious against bitter rivals Serbia to seal their place in the next round.
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When is Portugal vs Switzerland?

Portugal take on Switzerland in the last-16 on Tuesday, December 6.
The clash is set to get underway from 7pm GMT.
Lusail Stadium will be the venue for the last-16 affair, with a capacity of 80,000 in Qatar.

What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

Brazil vs South Korea will be televised live in the UK.
The clash will be shown on either BBC or ITV, with both available to stream.
You can stream the action LIVE on either the BBC iPlayer or ITV X app, both available for download on your mobile or tablet device.

Can I watch for FREE?

Yes, Portugal vs Switzerland is available to watch for FREE, as long as you have a TV licence. More

THE NETHERLANDS are through to the World Cup last-16 where they will play the USA. The Dutch topped Group A after getting seven points from their three group stage games.

How Netherlands lined up against Qatar
Cody Gakpo has announced himself on the world stage too, as he sits joint-top of the Golden Boot race in Qatar.
But they have a tricky test to face next, as they prepare for a clash against USA, who managed to get a 0-0 draw out of top scorers at the World Cup England.
The US managed to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition with a 1-0 win over Iran.
And they’ll certainly fancy their chances against the Netherlands who, like their last-16 opponents, failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2018.
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How did they get here?
Netherlands ended the group stages on top and unbeaten, with only Ecuador able to squeeze a point out of them.
2-0 wins over Senegal and Qatar either side of Ecuador saw Louis Van Gaal’s side finish in pole postion.
It was a slightly more difficult for the USA who earned a win and two draws to secure their place in the knockout round.
After two points from their first two games against Wales and England, a Christian Pulisic goal gave them the win against Iran, propelling the Yanks to second in the group.
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Team news
Pulisic should be ready despite coming off at half time against Iran.
The Chelsea forward scored the winning goal but was injured after clashing with the Iran goalkeeper before netting.
The injury was diagnosed as a pelvic contusion and Pulisic has declared he will be raring to go against Virgil van Dijk and Co.
Cody Gakpo will be part of Netherlands’ forward line again, and he’ll be looking to add to his tally of three goals in Qatar.

How USA lined up against Iran
Who will be the star men?
PSV superstar Gakpo has exploded on to the world scene during the competition, becoming the first Holland player ever to score in all three group games.
The 23-year-old forward will be looking to add to his three-goal tally that sees him joint top of the Golden Boot race.
Pulisic has been the man pulling the strings for the USA, scoring the vital goal against Iran and winning man of the match against England.
Fellow forward Timothy Weah has also put in some impressive showings and will be looking to add to his goal in their opening match against Wales.
Gakpo has three tournament goalsCredit: Getty
The PSV ace has also registered the most crosses for the Dutch
What’s the head to head?
The Dutch have come out on top in four of the five games between the two sides, all of which being international friendlies,
It was the USA who prevailed in their most recent outing however, as they were on the right side of a seven-goal-thriller, with the match ending 4-3.
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Netherlands 3 USA 1
When is Netherlands vs USA?

Netherlands will play their last-16 clash with USA on Saturday, December 3.
The match will get underway from 3pm UK time.
Netherlands vs USA will take place at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Pulisic is USA’s main manCredit: Getty
The son of 1995 Ballon d’Or winner Weah is USA’s top scorer
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

Netherlands vs USA will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Coverage of the clash will get going from 2.30pm GMT.

Can I watch for FREE?

Yes, Netherlands vs USA is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a TV licence.

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Odds

Netherlands – 19/20
Draw – 23/10
USA – 17/5
Netherlands to qualify – 2/5
USA to qualify – 15/8

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