FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinals: December 13 schedule, teams and other details
We witnessed 60 games so far in FIFA World Cup 2022, and it feels like we just started with the tournament yesterday. Over three weeks, we have seen scintillating football with upsets, surprises, disappointments, and drama. We have reached the end...
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
The FIFA World Cup winner 2022 will be among Morocco, France, Croatia, and Argentina. Croatia and Argentina had tense matches going into penalty shootouts. Both teams won their respective matches and qualified for the semis. Croatia eliminated almighty Brazil, and Argentina brushed aside the Dutch challenge.
We witnessed a hostile environment in Argentina vs. the Netherlands and will remember the match for a long time. France managed to beat England to qualify after Harry Kane missed from the penalty spot, converting one earlier. Morocco became the first African nation to qualify for the World Cup semis after beating Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Morocco has an impeccable defensive record conceding only one own goal in their five matches.
Schedule
Here are the upcoming matches:
December 13, Tuesday Teams: Argentina vs. Croatia Stadium: Lusail Stadium Time: 11:00 am PT (SF1) / 2:00 pm ET
December 14, Wednesday
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Teams: France vs. Morocco Stadium: AlBayt Stadium Time: 11:00 am PT (SF2) / 2:00 pm ET
BTS Jungkook, Morgan Freeman shine at Qatar World Cup opening
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On Sunday evening, Qatar remained witness to a glittering ceremony as the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off.
On Sunday evening, Qatar remained witness to a glittering ceremony as the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off.
As the ceremony kicked off, Al Bayt was filled with dazzling firecrackers, announcing the outset of an action-packed tournament.
As the ceremony kicked off, Al Bayt was filled with dazzling firecrackers, announcing the outset of an action-packed tournament.
Jungkook, singer of BTS, became the first Asian to perform the official anthem of the football World Cup.
Jungkook, singer of BTS, became the first Asian to perform the official anthem of the football World Cup.
Audience remained witness to the first live performance of 'Dreamers', the world cup anthem, sung by Jungkook and Fahad Al Kubaisi.
Audience remained witness to the first live performance of 'Dreamers', the world cup anthem, sung by Jungkook and Fahad Al Kubaisi.
'Dreamers' highlights how the World Cup, which happens every four years, brings in optimism.
'Dreamers' highlights how the World Cup, which happens every four years, brings in optimism.
Jungkook's Dreamer has been hailed as respectful, as it pays tribute to previous World Cup anthems like Waka Waka and Wavin' Flag.
Jungkook's Dreamer has been hailed as respectful, as it pays tribute to previous World Cup anthems like Waka Waka and Wavin' Flag.
Before Jungkook's performance, Morgan Freeman lit up the stage with a monologue on unity.
Before Jungkook's performance, Morgan Freeman lit up the stage with a monologue on unity.
The veteran actor shared the stage with differently abled Qatari YouTuber Ghanim al Muftah, to deliver his message.
The veteran actor shared the stage with differently abled Qatari YouTuber Ghanim al Muftah, to deliver his message.
While Jungkook received positive responses, Freeman was criticised by some fans for participating in the show.
While Jungkook received positive responses, Freeman was criticised by some fans for participating in the show.