{"id":152783,"date":"2022-12-09T12:01:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-09T12:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/world-cup-quarterfinals-preview-croatia-meets-brazil-argentina-to-face-the-netherlands\/"},"modified":"2022-12-09T12:01:13","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T12:01:13","slug":"world-cup-quarterfinals-preview-croatia-meets-brazil-argentina-to-face-the-netherlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/world-cup-quarterfinals-preview-croatia-meets-brazil-argentina-to-face-the-netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup quarterfinals preview: Croatia meets Brazil.  Argentina to face the Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"wpds-c-grBDNq hide-for-print mb-sm undefined\">\n<div class=\"PJLV PJLV-iAjpuP-css flex items-center\" config=\"[object Object]\" data-qa=\"article-actions\">\n<div class=\"wpds-c-fLphcs\">\n<div class=\"wpds-c-jmLDag wpds-c-jmLDag-bywHgD-variant-primary wpds-c-jmLDag-biynoz-density-compact wpds-c-jmLDag-hZSyid-isOutline-true wpds-c-jmLDag-ejCoEP-icon-left wpds-c-jmLDag-futxca-cv wpds-c-jmLDag-iknmtxO-css\"><button aria-label=\"Comment\" class=\"PJLV PJLV-iPnDcc-css\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"img\" class=\"wpds-c-kKAfCG wpds-c-efqEZa focus-highlight flex items-center justify-center brad-lg pointer transition-400 ease-in-out transition-colors\" aria-label=\"Comment on this story\"><title>Comment on this story<\/title><path d=\"M14 14V2H2v9.47h8.18L12.43 13ZM3 10.52V3h10v9.23l-2.5-1.66Z\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p>Comment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser-content grid-center\">\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">RAYYAN, Qatar \u2014 The upstarts from Australia, Senegal and the United States went as far as they could go.  Japan headed home after two stunning victories and a near upset, while Saudi Arabia left after one shocker.  Heavyweights took on defeat but proceeded, nonetheless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">After a rambunctious 2\u00bd weeks of soccer, order has been largely restored to this World Cup, except for Morocco, which has captured the hearts of the Arab world \u2014 and underdogs everywhere \u2014 by crashing the quarterfinal party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Brazil, Argentina, France and England have combined for 10 world trophies and six second-place medals.  Add the Netherlands and Croatia into the mix, and the number of championship appearances grows to 20 overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Portugal has never gone to the final but won the European Championship \u2014 the sport&#8217;s second-most-prestigious competition \u2014 six years ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p><span class=\"font--article-body font-copy hide-for-print ma-0 pb-md db italic interstitial\">World Cup bracket and knockout round schedule<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cIt is a very, very thin line,\u201d Argentina Coach Lionel Scaloni said Thursday.  \u201cWe cannot really tell which is the favorite and who can win.  We are talking about evenly matched national teams.  Some opponents, in principle, you might think they don&#8217;t have enough talent.  In the end, you realize it&#8217;s quite the contrary.  Any of the eight teams can play in the final.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Brazil began the tournament as the favorite and remains the favorite despite a group-stage misstep against Cameroon.  Argentina has Lionel Messi.  France features Kylian Mbapp\u00e9.  England has 56 years of pent-up frustration since Wembley glory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">A three-time runner-up, the Netherlands is the best soccer-playing country never to have won the title.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cThe tournament is starting tomorrow for real for us,\u201d Netherlands Coach Louis van Gaal said, dismissing the round-of-16 test from the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p><span class=\"font--article-body font-copy hide-for-print ma-0 pb-md db italic interstitial\">As the ambitious USMNT exits the World Cup, the focus shifts to what&#8217;s possible<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">The top-heavy quarterfinals bring mammoth matchups, starting Friday when the Netherlands plays Argentina and Brazil faces 2018 finalist Croatia.  On Saturday, reigning champion France will clash with England, and Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo expected on the bench again, is bracing for Morocco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Victories by Argentina, a two-time champion, and Brazil, a five-time winner, would set up a semifinal Tuesday and their first World Cup clash since 1990. First, though, they have work to do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">In Thursday&#8217;s news conference, Brazilian Coach Tite answered questions about injuries, tactics and Croatia but mostly was quizzed about dancing \u2014 specifically, Brazil&#8217;s post-goal sambas that have included its 61-year-old coach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cIf you ask me to dance, I will dance,\u201d he said.  \u201cIt&#8217;s not my national team.  It&#8217;s the Brazilian national team, which I have the responsibility of being the coach.  I will not speak about those who do not know the history and culture of Brazil.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Brazil was beaten by some in the soccer world for being too expressive after scoring four goals in the first half of its 4-1 romp over South Korea in the round of 16.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cIt is the Brazilian culture when a goal is scored;  we will never disrespect it,\u201d Tite said.  \u201cWe will continue to do it our way.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p><span class=\"font--article-body font-copy hide-for-print ma-0 pb-md db italic interstitial\">With another Brazil win, another chance to witness gasping World Cup beauty<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">As for his dance moves, Tite added: \u201cIt&#8217;s a connection I have with the younger generation.  I am 61 and working with players 21, 22 [years old].  They could be my grandchildren.  All of those who truly know me know if I have a chance to connect with them, I will continue dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">He did say, though, \u201cI have to train more [because I have a] stiff neck.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">There was also the issue of cats.  During Brazil&#8217;s media session at its training venue Wednesday, a cat jumped onto the table.  A team communications official scooped up the curious feline and dropped it.  Asked for an update on the cat Thursday, Tite said: \u201cYou should ask our media officer.  He said: &#8216;Go, go, go away cat.  Go away, cat.&#8217;  \u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">The Croatians, who edged Japan on penalty kicks in the round of 16, do not seem to care about cats or dancing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cThey have their own way.  they celebrate.  They are festive,\u201d Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic said of Brazilian expression.  \u201cThey demonstrate their character and tradition.  Respect or disrespect?  I can&#8217;t say.  I wouldn&#8217;t want to see my players dance.  It&#8217;s a different culture.  It&#8217;s nice to watch them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Dalic and his players are more concerned about an opponent that regained the services of superstar Neymar (ankle injury) for the knockout stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p><span class=\"font--article-body font-copy hide-for-print ma-0 pb-md db italic interstitial\">Neymar returns, and Brazil exhales<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cBrazil is the favorite.  That&#8217;s understood,\u201d star midfielder Luka Modric said.  \u201cBut proven favorites can also lose.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">After Croatia&#8217;s third-place finish in 1998 and second spot in 2018, \u201cOur ambitions will not stop there,\u201d Dalic said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Van Gaal&#8217;s news conference was all over the place, featuring usual sparring with reporters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">He discussed his future, claiming, \u201cI am 71, but of course I look marvelous and incredibly young.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">He responded to a report that Argentina star \u00c1ngel Di Mar\u00eda had called him the worst coach he had played for when both were at Manchester United.  \u201cHe is one of the very few players to say that,\u201d van Gaal said.  \u201cUsually it&#8217;s the other way around.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p><span class=\"font--article-body font-copy hide-for-print ma-0 pb-md db italic interstitial\">Blackistone: Morocco&#8217;s World Cup team represents a new era of soccer nationalism<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Dutch star Memphis Depay was also at the dais.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cSometimes a head coach has to make decisions that don&#8217;t always end well,\u201d van Gaal said.  \u201cThere&#8217;s someone here sitting next to me, the same happened to him [with me at Manchester United].  Now we kiss each other mouth to mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Depay laughed and wagged his finger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Portugal will have to deal with a Moroccan side riding a wave of emotion (while conceding one goal \u2014 an own goal \u2014 in four matches).  Morocco blanked toothless Spain through 120 minutes and a penalty kick shootout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cThey didn&#8217;t win because of what Spain did,\u201d Portugal Coach Fernando Santos, \u201cbut because of their own merit.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p><span class=\"font--article-body font-copy hide-for-print ma-0 pb-md db italic interstitial\">If you think Morocco&#8217;s fans emoted, you should&#8217;ve seen the news conference<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">Portugal, a 6-1 winner over Switzerland in the round of 16, is seeking its first semifinal appearance since 2006. Santos, though, would prefer his team temper its excitement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\" data-qa=\"article-body\">\n<p data-qa=\"drop-cap-letter\" data-el=\"text\" class=\"wpds-c-cYdRxM wpds-c-cYdRxM-iPJLV-css font-copy\">\u201cWhen we are very excited, very euphoric, we go beyond what we should do,\u201d he said.  \u201cFootball is not fun.  You have to play, you have to run, but having too much fun is not appropriate.  It might cause problems and make things more complicated.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpds-c-jjHkyS hide-for-print\">\n<div data-qa=\"content\" class=\"wpds-c-bBtBOR wpds-c-bBtBOR-iPJLV-css\">\n<h3 data-qa=\"linkbox-headline\" class=\"wpds-c-jtAZFm\">World Cup in Qatar<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wpds-c-eynqHn\"><b>The latest: <\/b>Portugal cruised to an easy 6-1 win over Switzerland and will face Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday after the Atlas Lions stunned Spain in a penalty shootout earlier Tuesday.<b> <\/b> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wpds-c-eynqHn\"><b>USMNT: <\/b>The US men&#8217;s national team fell to the Netherlands, 3-1, on Saturday in the opening match of the round of 16. The United States has not won a World Cup knockout match since 2002, when it beat regional rival Mexico in the round of 16 in South Korea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wpds-c-eynqHn\"><b>Knock out round schedule:<\/b> A World Cup group stage filled with shocking upsets and dramatic turnarounds will now give way to a knockout round that promises more surprises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wpds-c-eynqHn\"><b>Today&#8217;s WorldView: <\/b>The 2022 World Cup has faced a cascade of controversies since Qatar won the right to host it more than a decade ago.  Sometimes drowned out in the religion: Concern over the tournament&#8217;s climate impact.  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