Brazil, Argentina target blockbuster World Cup semi-final

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Brazil seek to become the first team through to the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, while Argentina could set up a blockbuster all-South American clash if they get past the Netherlands.

After three weeks of pulsating action, just eight teams are left standing as the 32-nation tournament heads into the final rounds of the knockout competition after a two-day break.

"I agree that we did a great thing by getting to the quarter-finals but regardless of that we would like to do more," said Modric, who will come up against his Real Madrid teammates Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Eder Militao in the match at Education City Stadium. The Copa America holders go up against the Netherlands in Friday's second quarter-final at Lusail Stadium, the venue for the December 18 final.

"In 2014 I was there and things ended slightly differently but I'd like to change that now," Dutch forward Memphis Depay said at a pre-match press conference.After Argentina's shock loss to Saudi Arabia in their first match, Messi has dazzled in Qatar and the Dutch will have to nullify his effect on the game.

England received a boost ahead of Saturday's showdown with reigning champions France as Declan Rice returned to training following illness. Ronaldo later took to social media to say that Portugal were"too united to be broken by outside forces" ahead of their game with first-time quarter-finalists Morocco.

 

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