Morocco's players celebrate after their 3-0 penalty shoot-out victory in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain at Education City Stadium on December 6, 2022, in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Getty
Morocco's players celebrate after their 3-0 penalty shoot-out victory in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Spain at Education City Stadium on December 6, 2022, in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Getty
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning penalty. AFP
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning penalty. AFP
Morocco goalkeeper Bono saves from Sergio Busquets of Spain during the penalty shoot-out. EPA
Morocco goalkeeper Bono saves from Sergio Busquets of Spain during the penalty shoot-out. EPA
Dejected Spain players after the match. AFP
Dejected Spain players after the match. AFP
Morocco players celebrate the win. AFP
Morocco players celebrate the win. AFP
Achraf Hakimi of Morocco celebrates after the team's victory in the penalty shoot-out against Spain. Getty
Achraf Hakimi of Morocco celebrates after the team's victory in the penalty shoot-out against Spain. Getty
Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco celebrate after the team's victory. Getty
Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco celebrate after the team's victory. Getty
Achraf Hakimi of Morocco scores the team's fourth and winning penalty in the shoot-out against Spain. Getty
Achraf Hakimi of Morocco scores the team's fourth and winning penalty in the shoot-out against Spain. Getty
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi scores the winning penalty. Reuters
Morocco's Achraf Hakimi scores the winning penalty. Reuters
Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon watches Morocco's Achraf Hakimi's winning penalty hits the back of the net. AP
Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon watches Morocco's Achraf Hakimi's winning penalty hits the back of the net. AP
Goalkeeper Bono of Morocco saves the third penalty by Sergio Busquets of Spain. Getty
Goalkeeper Bono of Morocco saves the third penalty by Sergio Busquets of Spain. Getty
Morocco players react after goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saves a penalty from Spain's Carlos Soler. PA
Morocco players react after goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saves a penalty from Spain's Carlos Soler. PA
Morocco's Hakim Ziyech scores a penalty shoot-out. AP
Morocco's Hakim Ziyech scores a penalty shoot-out. AP
Bono of Morocco makes a save against a penalty by Carlos Soler of Spain in the penalty shoot-out. Getty
Bono of Morocco makes a save against a penalty by Carlos Soler of Spain in the penalty shoot-out. Getty
Unai Simon of Spain makes a save against Walid Cheddira of Morocco. Getty
Unai Simon of Spain makes a save against Walid Cheddira of Morocco. Getty
Spain's Marco Asensio hits the side netting with a shot. AP
Spain's Marco Asensio hits the side netting with a shot. AP
Spain's Marco Asensio after hitting the side netting with an attempt on goal. AFP
Spain's Marco Asensio after hitting the side netting with an attempt on goal. AFP
Morocco keeper Bono punches the ball clear. Getty
Morocco keeper Bono punches the ball clear. Getty
Morocco goalkeeper Bono is put under pressure by Marco Asensio of Spain. Getty
Morocco goalkeeper Bono is put under pressure by Marco Asensio of Spain. Getty
Morocco's Nayef Aguerd heads a good chance over the bar. AP
Morocco's Nayef Aguerd heads a good chance over the bar. AP
Morocco's Nayef Aguerd heads the ball over the bar. AFP
Morocco's Nayef Aguerd heads the ball over the bar. AFP
Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco battles for possession with Ferran Torres of Spain. Getty
Noussair Mazraoui of Morocco battles for possession with Ferran Torres of Spain. Getty
Youssef En-Nesyri, Sergio Busquets and Nayef Aguerd challenge for the ball. EPA
Youssef En-Nesyri, Sergio Busquets and Nayef Aguerd challenge for the ball. EPA
Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui and Spain's Ferran Torres battle. AP
Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui and Spain's Ferran Torres battle. AP
Spain's forward Marco Asensio fights for the ball with Morocco's Romain Ghanem Saiss. AFP
Spain's forward Marco Asensio fights for the ball with Morocco's Romain Ghanem Saiss. AFP
Morocco keeper Bono saves a shot by Spain's Gavi. AP
Morocco keeper Bono saves a shot by Spain's Gavi. AP
Spain manager Luis Enrique talks to Gavi. EPA
Spain manager Luis Enrique talks to Gavi. EPA
Morocco keeper Bono tips a shot from Spain's Gavi on to the bar. Getty
Morocco keeper Bono tips a shot from Spain's Gavi on to the bar. Getty
Spain's Gavi talks to Argentinian referee Fernando Rapallini after fouling Morocco's Sofiane Boufal. AFP
Spain's Gavi talks to Argentinian referee Fernando Rapallini after fouling Morocco's Sofiane Boufal. AFP
Spain's Dani Olmo grimaces in pain. AP
Spain's Dani Olmo grimaces in pain. AP
Spain's Aymeric Laporte challenges for the ball against Morocco's Walid Cheddira. AP
Spain's Aymeric Laporte challenges for the ball against Morocco's Walid Cheddira. AP
Morocco's Nayef Aguerd walks off the pitch after picking up an injury. AP
Morocco's Nayef Aguerd walks off the pitch after picking up an injury. AP
Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech talks with coach Walid Regragui. AFP
Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech talks with coach Walid Regragui. AFP
Morocco's goalkeeper Bono punches clear. AFP
Morocco's goalkeeper Bono punches clear. AFP
Aymeric Laporte of Spain is booked. EPA
Aymeric Laporte of Spain is booked. EPA

World Cup

What time do the World Cup 2022 quarter-finals start and where to watch live in UAE?

Brazil to play first quarter-final of the tournament in Qatar this weekend

The National

December 09, 2022

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The Qatar World Cup 2022 is down to the final eight teams and it has been an exhilarating tournament so far.

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Portugal and Brazil stormed into the last eight with commanding 6-1 and 4-1 victories respectively, while England and France proved too good for their respective opponents in Senegal and Australia.

There was a dream full World Cup debut for Goncalo Ramos, who smashed a hat-trick against Switzerland, with Cristiano Ronaldo relegated to the bench.

Equally amazing was Morocco becoming only the fourth African country and first Arab nation to reach the quarter-finals after defeating Spain in a penalty shootout, with Achraf Hakimi converting the decisive spot kick with a “Panenka”.

Gareth Southgate's England have impressed so far but run into the unstoppable Kylian Mbappe and his French teammates in the quarter-finals. Mbappe is the tournament's leading scorer with five goals.

Croatia too face an uphill battle in their quarter-final against Brazil after the five-time champions thrashed South Korea 4-1. The South Americans are close to fielding a full-strength team after a number of injury problems; talisman Neymar and key defender Danilo returned against South Korea after missing two games due to ankle problems.

Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring Portugal's fifth goal and his hat-trick in the 6-1 Round of 16 win against Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium on December 6, 2022. PA
Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring Portugal's fifth goal and his hat-trick in the 6-1 Round of 16 win against Switzerland at the Lusail Stadium on December 6, 2022. PA
Goncalo Ramos scores Portugal's fifth goal. AP
Goncalo Ramos scores Portugal's fifth goal. AP
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates. PA
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates. PA
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Goncalo Ramos of Portugal celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal and their hat trick during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling / Getty Images)
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Goncalo Ramos of Portugal celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal and their hat trick during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling / Getty Images)
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring the third goal. AP
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring the third goal. AP
Raphael Guerreiro celebrates scoring Portugal's fourth goal. PA
Raphael Guerreiro celebrates scoring Portugal's fourth goal. PA
Goncalo Ramos scores his side's third goal. AP
Goncalo Ramos scores his side's third goal. AP
Portugal's Pepe, left, celebrates after scoring the second goal. AP
Portugal's Pepe, left, celebrates after scoring the second goal. AP
Pepe celebrates scoring his side's second goal. AP
Pepe celebrates scoring his side's second goal. AP
Raphael Guerreiro scores the fourth goal. PA
Raphael Guerreiro scores the fourth goal. PA
Portugal's Pepe scores against Switzerland. AP
Portugal's Pepe scores against Switzerland. AP
Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring Portugal's first goal in the Round of 16 match against Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 6, 2022. Getty
Goncalo Ramos celebrates after scoring Portugal's first goal in the Round of 16 match against Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 6, 2022. Getty
Goncalo Ramos scores Portugal's first goal. Getty
Goncalo Ramos scores Portugal's first goal. Getty
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring with teammates. Reuters
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring with teammates. Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo did not look happy about starting the game on the bench. Getty
Cristiano Ronaldo did not look happy about starting the game on the bench. Getty
Manuel Akanji scores for Switzerland. Getty
Manuel Akanji scores for Switzerland. Getty
Cristiano Ronaldo pours water on his head. AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo pours water on his head. AFP
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a sub. PA
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a sub. PA
Portugal's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their sixth goal. Reuters
Portugal's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their sixth goal. Reuters
Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their sixth goal with Diogo Dalot and Ruben Dias. Reuters
Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their sixth goal with Diogo Dalot and Ruben Dias. Reuters

World Cup 2022 quarter-finals date and time

Friday, December 9

Croatia v Brazil, 6pm local time (7pm UAE), Education City Stadium

Netherlands v Argentina 10 pm (11pm UAE), Lusail Stadium

Saturday, December 10

Morocco v Portugal (7pm), Al Thumama Stadium

England v France (11pm), Al Bayt Stadium

Where to watch matches in the UAE?

The World Cup 2022 is being shown live on beIN Sports. Those interested in having a bit more fun and a taste of the outdoors while watching the games have many options to select from.

In Abu Dhabi, you can catch all the live action while enjoying the sights and sounds of Emirates Palace's fan zone at Oriental Cafe. Or head out to VOX Cinemas for live screening of the games. There is a place to suit your needs all across Abu Dhabi this World Cup season.

Dubai is full of happening football spots as well. There is the excellent ambience at Expo City, JBR Football Village, City Centre Mirdif Stadium, and many more such venues.

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On Women's Day
DUBAI SEVENS 2018 DRAW

Gulf Men’s League
Pool A – Dubai Exiles, Dubai Hurricanes, Bahrain, Dubai Sports City Eagles
Pool B – Jebel Ali Dragons, Abu Dhabi Saracens, Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Al Ain Amblers

Gulf Men’s Open
Pool A – Bahrain Firbolgs, Arabian Knights, Yalla Rugby, Muscat
Pool B – Amman Citadel, APB Dubai Sharks, Jebel Ali Dragons 2, Saudi Rugby
Pool C – Abu Dhabi Harlequins 2, Roberts Construction, Dubai Exiles 2
Pool D – Dubai Tigers, UAE Shaheen, Sharjah Wanderers, Amman Citadel 2

Gulf U19 Boys
Pool A – Deira International School, Dubai Hurricanes, British School Al Khubairat, Jumeirah English Speaking School B
Pool B – Dubai English Speaking College 2, Jumeirah College, Dubai College A, Abu Dhabi Harlequins 2
Pool C – Bahrain Colts, Al Yasmina School, DESC, DC B
Pool D – Al Ain Amblers, Repton Royals, Dubai Exiles, Gems World Academy Dubai
Pool E – JESS A, Abu Dhabi Sharks, Abu Dhabi Harlequins 1, EC

Gulf Women
Pool A – Kuwait Scorpions, Black Ruggers, Dubai Sports City Eagles, Dubai Hurricanes 2
Pool B – Emirates Firebirds, Sharjah Wanderers, RAK Rides, Beirut Aconites
Pool C – Dubai Hurricanes, Emirates Firebirds 2, Abu Dhabi Saracens, Transforma Panthers
Pool D – AUC Wolves, Dubai Hawks, Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Al Ain Amblers

Gulf U19 Girls
Pool A – Dubai Exiles, BSAK, DESC, Al Maha
Pool B – Arabian Knights, Dubai Hurricanes, Al Ain Amblers, Abu Dhabi Harlequins

Updated: December 09, 2022, 6:21 AM`
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