There will be two matches played on each of those days and the four winners left standing know they will play two additional matches.
First up for them will be the semifinals. The winners of those semis will face off in the final on December 18. The losers will meet to determine a third-place finisher the night before.
Among the favorites still in the running for the World Cup trophy are Brazil, France, Argentina, England, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.
While 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia and the Netherlands are still in the mix, Morocco is the long shot to reach the semis as they get set to battle the Portuguese.
The Sporting News will keep you on top of what’s next on the World Cup calendar below.
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Next World Cup match 2022
The next World Cup matches are the first two quarterfinals: Croatia vs. Brazil and Netherlands vs. Argentina on Friday, December 9.
These are single-elimination matches with a winner that must be determined on the day.
If teams are level after 90 minutes, an additional 30 minutes of extra time will be played. If the deadlock persists after extra time, a penalty shootout will decide the winner.
Friday, December 9
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Brazil vs Croatia live stream, TV channel
This quarterfinal match between Croatia and Brazil will be played at the Education City Stadium.
Here’s how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories.
Argentina vs Netherlands live stream, TV channel
This quarterfinal clash will be played at Lusail Stadium.
Here’s how you can watch all the action in some of the major global territories.
