World Cup 2022: Quarter-finals preview

The quarter finals of the 2022 World Cup are set to be played imminently. We now have eight of the best performing teams in the world competing for a spot in the last four. Following a thrilling group stage and Round of 16, the quarter finals have a very impressive predecessor to live up to. 

Here are all the fixtures that will be played in the last eight: 

• December 9, Friday (8:30 PM IST): Croatia vs Brazil in Education City Stadium
• December 10, Saturday (12:30 AM IST): Netherlands vs Argentina in Lusail Stadium
• December 10, Saturday (8:30 PM IST): Portugal vs Morocco in Al Thumama Stadium
• December 11, Sunday (12:30 AM IST) England vs France in Al Bayt Stadium

World Cup 2022 quarter finals preview 

England vs France promises to be the most heated encounter among all the fixtures. The defending champions go up against the Euro 2022 finalists, who haven’t won the World Cup in over half a century. Based on current form, it will be a very competitive clash amongst two of the best-performing teams in the world. 

Croatia, Morocco and Netherlands face Brazil, Portugal and Spain respectively, heading in as underdogs. The 2018 finalists are no strangers to being on the other side of the odds. But, they will be facing the number 1 ranked team who are in a fearsome run of form. 

Portugal vs Morocco is anybody’s guess, especially following the Atlas Lions’ spirited display to eliminate Spain. Argentina, however, are the strong favourites to beat Netherlands and seal a semi-final spot.