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Below is our Netherlands vs Argentina preview, predictions and potential lineups for their 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash in Qatar

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: Netherlands vs Argentina

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The Netherlands and Argentina go head-to-head on Friday at the Lusail Stadium in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Dutch are undefeated this winter and Louis van Gaal's side will be feeling they have every chance of defeating La Albiceleste in a cracking matchup between two international heavyweights.However, Lionel Messi and co. have turned things around since their tournament opener and have gone on to win all three games since. Below is our Netherlands vs Argentina preview, predictions and potential lineups for their World Cup quarter-final clash.
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Below is our Croatia vs Brazil preview, predictions and potential lineups for their 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash in Qatar

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: Croatia vs Brazil

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Croatia and Brazil meet in the first quarter-final matchup of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Friday at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Tite's side have been one of the favorites to go all the way in this year's tournament and are expected to continue in their impressive form up against the 2018 finalists. Below is our Croatia vs Brazil preview, predictions and potential lineups for their World Cup quarter-final clash. 
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In our roundup of the ten most iconic World Cup games, you will see samples of everything that make this quadrennial sport-fest so unique and special

The Ten Most Iconic Games in the History of the World Cup

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This is a collection of the essential moments that set the key milestones in the World Cup: ultimate battles, shocking upsets, David vs. Goliath tales, clashes of football philosophies, and controversies. In our roundup of the ten most iconic World Cup games, you will see samples of everything that make this quadrennial sport-fest so unique and special. 
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The World Cup Round of 16 ended in a goal-fest as Portugal put six past a distressed Switzerland side to burst into the Quarter Finals

Portugal vs Switzerland 6-1: Ramos Steals the Show in Selecao Goalfest

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The World Cup Round of 16 ended in a goal-fest as Portugal put six past a distressed Switzerland side to burst into the Quarter Finals. What made headlines though, was the fact that the lion's share was not grabbed by Cristiano Ronaldo, but by the 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos, who bagged a hattrick in his first game as a starter in the tournament.
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Let's check out the player ratings for Switzerland who crashed out of the 2022 World Cup following their humbling 1-6 defeat at the hands of Portugal

Switzerland Player Ratings vs Portugal: Shaqiri and Co Disappoint

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Murat Yakin's men failed to cope with the pace and skills of the Iberians who ran riot while their ultimate Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from the starting formation. So let's check out the player ratings for Switzerland who crashed out of the 2022 World Cup following their humbling 1-6 defeat at the hands of Portugal.
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Portugal Player Ratings vs Switzerland: Ramos Reigns Supreme

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Fernando Santos made the courageous call by dropping CR7 from the starting lineup and replacing him with Gonzalo Ramos. But the young man's exploits even exceeded his manager's expectations. So here are our player ratings for Portugal who booked their place in the World Cup Quarterfinals with a 6-1 victory over the hapless Switzerland.
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Spain suffered a shock defeat against their Mediterranean neighbors Morocco in the last 16 of the World Cup after they missed all of their penalty kicks

Spain Player Ratings vs Morocco: La Roja Sent Home After Penalty Misses

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Spain suffered a shock defeat against their Mediterranean neighbors Morocco in the last 16 of the World Cup after they missed all of their penalty kicks. Luis Enrique's side had a torrid time in the shootout, with Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making two saves, including a crucial stop to deny Sergio Busquets. Spain couldn't succeed in their eighth extra time appearance at a World Cup and ultimately were not good enough against an outstanding and well-drilled Morocco side. So, here's our Spain player ratings for their last 16 loss against Morocco. 
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Morocco defied the odds to defeat Spain on penalties with Spanish-born Achraf Hakimi scoring a winning Panenka in the shootout

Morocco Player Ratings vs Spain: Hakimi Panenka Causes Upset

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Morocco defied the odds to defeat Spain on penalties with Spanish-born Achraf Hakimi scoring a winning Panenka in the shootout. The Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan was rocking after the heroic display by the Atlas Lions as they become the first African side since 1990 to go unbeaten in their last five consecutive World Cup matches. So, here's our Morocco player ratings for their unbelievable victory over European giants Spain. 
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Sofyan Amrabat has likely played his last game with Fiorentina in Prague in the loss against West Ham in the European Conference League final.

Fiorentina Trying to Repel English Suitors for Amrabat

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Sofyan Amrabat is putting on a show in the World Cup and has been thriving this season at Fiorentina. He’s starting to draw interest from major outfits such as Tottenham and Liverpool, but Fiorentina have no intention of partying ways with him anytime soon, also considering his contract.
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The World Cup 2022 has found its number one favorite after seeing Brazil steamrollering past South Korea in a Round of 16 whose outcome was never in doubt

Brasil vs South Korea 4-1: Selecao Wraps It in Forty-Five Minutes

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The World Cup 2022 has found its number one favorite after seeing Brazil steamrollering past South Korea in a Round of 16 matchup whose outcome was never in doubt. One of the most sparkling versions of Brazil seen in the past few decades got the job done in the first half already as they put four past an disoriented Korean side.
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Son Heung-min struggled mightily in South Korea's heavy 4-1 defeat against Brazil, in which he failed to generate any significant offense

South Korea Player Ratings vs Brazil: Son Stifled in Heavy Defeat

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Son Heung-min struggled mightily in South Korea's heavy 4-1 defeat against Brazil. The underdogs failed to generate any significant offense, and their backline proved especially porous against the South Americans' talented attack. Hwang Hee-chan turned in one of the few positive performances for his country, creating a few decent chances in the first half.
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