Dubai: The FIFA Qatar World Cup, which began on November 20, saw a total of 32 teams begin their campaign to clinch the coveted trophy, but with only eight of the 32 teams remaining in the contest, the quarter-finals, beginning on December 9, assumes greater signifance to their aspirations. Only eight out of the 64 matches remain before the champions lay their hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy on December 18. Who will realise their dream, lets wait for the action to unfold.
QUARTER-FINALS
Friday, December 9
Match 9: Croatia vs Brazil (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm)
Match 10: Netherlands vs Argentina (Lusail Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 11pm)
Saturday, December 10
Match 11: Morocco vs Portugal (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; kick-off 7pm)
Match 12: England vs France (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 11pm)
SEMI-FINALS
Tuesday, December 13
Croatia vs Argentina (Lusail Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 11pm)
Wednesday, December 14
Morroco vs France (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 11pm)
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF
Saturday, December 17
Croatia vs Morroco (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm)
FINAL
Sunday, December 18
France vs Argentina - The World Cup final (Lusail Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm)
