Portugal: Fans disappointed as Ronaldo benched for first time in major tournament
For the first time in 31 appearances, Ronaldo did not start a game for Portugal at a major event. Fernando Santos benched Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s match against Switzerland to qualify for the World Cup Quarter-finals
Brazil to face Croatia in Quarter-finals after victory over South Korea (4-1)
Brazil successfully defeated South Korea in the round of 16 match at Stadium 974 – Ras Abu Aboud to go to the quarterfinals. Brazil scored four goals in the opening period of play. Such a high number of goals were scored in the opening 45 minutes of a game for the first time in the World Cup in Qatar