After two consecutive thrillers, the 2022 FIFA World Cup has become even more tense. The current tournament in Qatar is in the quarterfinals. Argentina defeated the Netherlands to advance to the semifinals.
The FIFA World Cup was a success with fans around the world. Even after extra time, the match between Argentina and the Netherlands ended in a deadlock. Argentina stunned the rival in the penalty shootout.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored a penalty in the 73rd minute to give his team a 2-0 lead. Later in the second half, the Netherlands scored twice and sent the game to a penalty shootout.
Argentina defeated the Netherlands in the decisive match, 4-3 on penalties. The action was significant for Messi’s fans because he already assured that this will be his last FIFA World Cup.
Croatia knocks out Brazil and reserves a place in the semifinals
The first match of the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup has the entire world on edge. In the penalty shootout, Croatia defeated Brazil. After extra time, the score was 1-1, but the Croatian team won in a penalty shootout.
In extra time, Neymar gave Brazil the lead. Soon after, Bruno Petkovic equalized and the game went to penalties, which Croatia won 4-2.
Heartbroken, Neymar was photographed crying after his team was knocked out of the semi-finals. Neymar made his 124th international appearance and scored his eighth goal in FIFA World Cup history.
So far, Croatia and Argentina have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The match between the last two FIFA World Cup finalists will take place on December 13.
Portugal will be favorites against Morocco in the semi-final run
Cristiano Ronaldo did not play in the last match against Switzerland. After their thrashing of Switzerland in the last game, Portugal seems to be the stronger team against the underdogs.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo might not play against Morocco. He also stated that the Portugal captain is an essential member of the team and that there is no problem.
Portugal will hope to replicate their success from the previous game and join Argentina and Croatia in the semifinal group. Morocco, on the other hand, has already impressed the world and has nothing to lose.
All the action from last night’s match between Croatia and Brazil is captured in the video below:
