FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi-Finals: Check when and where to watch Brazil vs Croatia's face-off

Brazil vs Croatia is set to take place today. Check every detail about the semi-final match here.

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The semi-finals of FIFA 2022 are set to take place today. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness the thrilling face-off between Croatia vs Brazil. After dismantling South Korea in the last 16 with a 4-1 victory, finally, the Selecao have stepped into the quarter-finals for the eighth successive tournament.

On the other hand, Croatia had a rough journey. However, the team somehow made it to the semi-finals after defeating Japan in the penalty shoot-out 3-1. Now, the team is all set to step for the second successive semi-final appearance. Here is every detail you need to know about the exciting semi-final match.

When will the match between Croatia vs Brazil take place?

The semi-finals will kick-off at 3 PM (GMT) on December 9, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.


This will mark the fifth meeting between both teams. On the other hand, this will be Brazil and Croatia's third World Cup competition, following group-stage victories for Brazil in 2006 (1-0) and 2014 (3-1).

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Following the late drama, Gimenez used a stream of expletives at a nearby television camera. "They [the referees] are all a bunch of thieves", he fumed. "Yes, record me."

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How to Watch the semi-finals?

People who are football fans can switch to BBC One. BBC iPlayer and the BBC iPlayer app, as well as the BBC Sport website will also stream the match. The coverage of the match begins at 2:30 PM (GMT).
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If, in case, someone misses the match, then they can watch the highlights of the 2022 FIFA World Cup highlights show at 22:45 on ITV.

FAQs:

  1. The semi-final match is between which teams?
    The semi-final match is set to take place between Brazil and Croatia.
  2. When will the semi-finals take place?
    The semi-finals will be held on December 9, 2022, and people can watch it on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC iPlayer app, as well as the BBC Sport website.
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