FIFA World Cup 2022 QF: Brazil vs Croatia preview, match timing, live telecast & streaming in India

With their forwards, Vinicius Junior, Richarlison and Neymar in great form, Brazil will be brimming with confidence when they take on 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia in the quarterfinal of FIFA World Cup on Friday at Education City Stadium in Qatar.

Brazil stormed into the last 8 round after an eye-catching 4-1 victory over South Korea in the pre-quarterfinals. Such was Selecao's performance that there were comparisons in some quarters with the very best Brazil side from the 1970 team of Pele. 

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However, the South Americans will be mindful of results at recent World Cups given they have been knocked out of the quadrennial event by European opponents since their fifth title in 2002.

Meanwhile, the Luka Modric side set up the quarterfinal clash with five-time champions Brazil after beating Japan on penalties, maintaining their record of never losing a penalty shootout at World Cups. 

Though, they have entered the grandest stage as underdogs once again, one would do well to remember how they exceeded all expectations in the last edition as well.

Brazil team news

After Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles were already ruled out of the World Cup, left-back Alex Sandro is also doubtful for the quarter-final game. He missed the last two games due to a hip injury and will be assessed before the quarterfinal game.

Croatia team news

Borna Sosa and Josip Stamisic missed Croatia's previous game. While Sosa missed the game against Japan due to a virus, a muscular injury ruled Samisic out of the pre-quarterfinals. If fit, both players are likely to get a game in the quarterfinals.

Brazil vs Croatia head to head

In the head-to-head comparison, Brazil have a clear advantage over their European opponent with three wins and a draw in four games.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Quarterfinals: Croatia vs Brazil interesting fact

• Brazil have won their last 3 matches against Croatia in all competitions.
• Croatia are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches at FIFA World Cup.
• Croatia will be eyeing their third semifinal qualification in World Cup history, after finishing third in 1998 and runners-up at the 2018 World Cup.
• Brazil will be aiming for a place in the semifinal after being humiliated by Germany in the 2014 World Cup at home.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Quarterfinals: Croatia vs Brazil live match time and telecast details

Date: December 9, 2022

Match time (IST): 8:30 PM

Live telecast: Sports 18 HD

Live streaming: Jio Cinema