The quarterfinals of the 2022 Men’s World Cup were played FRI 09-SAT 10 DEC 2022.

• Croatia 01-01 Brazil [F/OT; pen: 04-02]: The match went to extra time after 90 goalless minutes. At the end of the first period, NEYMAR put Brazil ahead with his 77th international goal, tying the all time Brazilian record held by PELÉ. In the second period, however, Bruno PETKOVIĆ drew the Blazers level, forcing a penalty shootout. Croatia keeper Dominik LIVAKOVIĆ again came up big, saving RODRYGO’s first attempt for Brazil. Livaković’s teammates made all four of their attempts to secure a second consecutive trip to the semifinals.
• Netherlands 02-02 Argentina [F/OT; pen: 03-04]: A contentious match saw a total of 18 yellow cards, a new Men’s World Cup record. With ten minutes to play, the Albiceleste were in control, leading 2-0 on goals from Nahuel MOLINA and Lionel MESSI. But Dutch substitute Wout WEGHORST upended the match with two goals, including the equaliser deep into stoppage time. After a goalless extra time, the Oranje missed their first two penalties, with Argentina making four of five. The Netherlands’ Denzel DUMFRIES was sent off for a second yellow after the end of the shootout.
• Morocco 01-00 Portugal: The match turned on Youssef EN-NESYRI’s headed goal over Portugal keeper Diogo COSTA in the 43rd minute. In the second half, CRISTIANO RONALDO entered, matching the men’s international record of 196 caps held by Bader AL-MUTAWA of Kuwait. Despite playing with a man advantage due to two yellow cards to Walid CHEDDIRA, the Navigators could not find a way past BONO in goal. The Atlas Lions become the first CAF team in Men’s World Cup history to reach the semifinals.
• England 01-02 France: Aurélien TCHOUAMÉNI’s strike from distance gave the early lead to les Bleus, but Harry KANE levelled the scores on a penalty shortly after the interval. The goal was Kane’s 53rd, equalling the England record held by Wayne ROONEY. Following tense action on both sides, Olivier GIROUD’s header gave France the lead in the 78th minute. Then, six minutes from time, England were awarded another penalty. Kane, however, sent his second spot kick over the bar, as France held on for the victory.
• Semifinals: Argentina-Croatia, France-Morocco