Watch: Marcelo Brozovic, Croatia’s midfield engine

Marcelo Brozovic has gone under the radar in Qatar but has been one of the most influential players at the World Cup. Watch as the midfield maestro goes to work.

Gvardiol to crash Argentina’s party?

The midfield trio of Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic have taken the headlines, but the young prodigy Josko Gvardiol has been just as influential in the Croatians’ push for a place in the World Cup final. 

Olivier Giroud, unfashionable but effective

France is heading to another World Cup Semi-final after Olivier Giroud scored the decisive header to knock a formidable English side out in Qatar.

Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shoot-out to reach semi-finals

Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie ended 1-1 at the end of extra time.

Watch: Tite’s tactical masterclass dominates South Korea

Tite’s Brazil showed serious class in their 4-1 demolition of South Korea in the World Cup round of 16. Have a look at Football Made Simple’s tactical analysis.

Neymar Jr, the best of a generation

Neymar Jr will look to Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia to right the wrongs of their failed attempts in 2014 and 2018.

Watch: Neymar Jr’s Sombrero magic

The Brazilians will need their talismans magic when they take on Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Memorable Modric to have one last dance

Luka Modric faces the biggest test of his international career since his inspirational 2018 world cup campaign in Russia.

Watch: Modric, Croatia’s little magician

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is known for his ability to create chances out of thin air. His teammates will need more of his magic if they wish to progress against one the tournament favourites, Brazil, in the quarterfinals.

Madrid born Moroccan seals it with a panenka

Morocco have made history by progressing to the quarterfinal of a world cup for the first time after beating Spain on penalties at the Education city stadium in Qatar.