The FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal stage kicked off on Friday, December 9, with Brazil having taken on Croatia within the first match.
The action-packed last-eight stage can even see the Selecao Canarinho’s South American neighbour Argentina – led by celebrity Lionel Messi – tackle the Netherlands on the very first matchday.
Old rivals England and France face one another on the second day. Morocco, fourth African crew ever to make the QF, will lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
The 4 winners will progress to the semifinals, beginning December 14.
Here are all of the matches, outcomes and goalscorers of the quarterfinal matches –
| Match No. | Quarterfinal fixtures and outcomes | Goalscorers | Date (as per IST) |
| 1 | Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 on penalties) | Brazil – Neymar (105+1′); Croatia – Bruno Petkovic (117′) | December 9 |
| 2 | Netherlands 1-2 Argentina* | Netherlands – Wout Weghorst (83′); Argentina – Nahuel Molina (35′), Lionel Messi (P 73′) | December 10 |
KEY –> * signifies match is in progress
