World Cup Day 20: Brazil OUT as Argentina qualify; Messi slams referee

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World Cup Match Reports

Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (3-4 pens): Emil Martinez the hero with 2 pen saves

Argentina clinched a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over the Netherlands to set up a last-four clash with Croatia for a place in the World Cup final.

Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens): Livakovic repeats heroics to reach semis

Tournament favourites Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia kept their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals. Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 on pens). Neymar & Petkovic score in extra-time. 

World Cup NewsMatch Reports

OFFICIAL: Tite leaves his position as Brazil head coach after World Cup exit

Tite says he "goes in peace" in confirming he is stepping down as Brazil head coach after Croatia knocked them out of the World Cup.

'I don't guarantee anything': Neymar admits he could WALK AWAY from Brazil

Neymar has raised doubts about his international future after Brazil were ejected from the 2022 World Cup at the quarter-final stage by Croatia.

He is not up to the level! - Messi slams referee Mateu Lahoz

What did the Argentina forward say about the referee after beating the Netherlands on penalties in the World Cup?

'Keep your mouth shut you f***ing t***': Martinez yells abuse at a Holland rival

Argentina goalkeeping hero Emiliano Martinez was caught on camera yelling abuse at a Dutch opponent after his side's dramatic penalty shootout victory on Friday night.

These Things Happen

Former Sir Alex Ferguson assistant makes Ronaldo claim after Portugal reports

Former assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, Rene Meulensteen, has revealed that he is relieved not to be coaching Cristiano Ronaldo after reports surfaced following Portugal's 6-1 victory over Switzerland.

Olivier Giroud honoured by France team-mates after becoming top scorer

Olivier Giroud has been honoured at a meal with his France teammates after overtaking Thierry Henry to become his country's all-time top scorer.

Neymar reaction to Croatia star’s son being stopped by security

Neymar intervened to stop a child of the Croatia star getting halted by security despite being on the wrong side of Brazil's World Cup quarter-final shootout defeat.

Miss BumBum became famous at 18 as she was similar to Ronaldo's ex-wife

Suzy Cortez, better known as Miss BumBum, shot to fame in Brazil after fans thought she looked like Ronaldo's ex-wife, Daniella Cicarelli.

Casemiro shows his true colours in post-match interaction with Croatia hero

Casemiro fought back the tears to share an emotional post-match embrace with Luka Modric after Brazil's stunning World Cup exit.

10 goals! Messi equals Batistuta's Argentina World Cup record

Only five South America players have scored 10 goals at the men’s World Cup:

From Tattooed model to brainbox psychologist, meet French Wags taking on England

BEHIND every good striker is a dedicated Wag cheering on from the sidelines.

Croatian World Cup beauty is stopped by 'rude' stadium security

Croatian Instagram model Ivana Knoll has revealed stadium security in Qatar prevented her from taking photos with fans ahead of her country's World Cup quarter-final against Brazil.

Neymar's sister Rafaella shows off beach body ahead of Brazil v Croatia

AS BRAZIL prepare to face Croatia they will be getting support from the entire country, including Neymar's sister Rafaella.

What They Say

"I want Messi crying", Ex-Brazil striker mocks Argentina star over World Cup bid

Former Brazil forward Fred has admitted he wants his nation to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final - so he can see Lionel Messi "cry".

Lloris insists he’s not WEAK LINK after being labelled France's Achilles heel

Hugo Lloris has hit back at his critics in a press conference after claims that he is the Achilles heel in France's star-studded squad ahead of Saturday's quarterfinal clash with England.

Ronaldo teammates question why his personal manager is part of their entourage

Cristiano Ronaldo's friction with Portugal has grown even more tense with his team-mates reportedly questioning why his personal manager - Ricky Regufe - has formed part of their entourage at the World Cup.

'He knew the consequences' - Erik ten Hag hits back at Ronaldo over Man Utd exit

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of double-crossing him by engineering his departure from the club and claimed the Portuguese was not in "good shape".

World Cup Fixtures

Morocco VS Portugal 2022/12/10 15:00 UTC

England VS France 2022/12/10 19:00 UTC