BBC to Broadcast World Cup Quarter-Finals on Friday
BBC to Broadcast World Cup Quarter-Finals on Friday

The BBC will show both World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, 9 December, live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Croatia face Brazil at 15:00 GMT from the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, followed by Netherlands against Argentina at 19:00 GMT from Lusail Iconic Stadium.

Brazil advanced after a 4-1 win over South Korea, while Croatia needed penalties to overcome Japan. Netherlands beat the United States 3-1, and Argentina edged Australia 2-1 with Lionel Messi scoring on his 1,000th career appearance. Friday's later match is a rematch of the 2014 semi-final, when Argentina won on penalties.

Radio commentary of both matches will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, with build-up starting at 14:00 GMT. Live text coverage will be on the BBC Sport website and app.

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ITV will broadcast Saturday's quarter-finals: Morocco v Portugal at 15:00 GMT and England v France at 19:00 GMT. The BBC will provide radio commentary and text updates for those matches.

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