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Brazil vs Croatia: How to watch live online or on tv

Brazil vs Croatia: How to watch live online or on tv
Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric takes part in training session held in Doha, Qatar, 08 December 2022. Croatia will face Brazil in their FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter final soccer match on 09 December. Efe/ABACAPRESS.COM// Juanjo Martin - Photo by Icon sport

Brazil and Croatia go head to head on Friday afternoon for a place in the World Cup semi-finals. Tournament favourites Brazil will be hoping to reach the last four of the world’s greatest competition for the first time since 2014 while Croatia will be hoping for one final hoorah for their ageing superstars. 

If you’re looking for all of the tv and streaming information for the big game, then you’ve come to the right place.

Streaming options for Brazil vs Croatia

BBC iPlayer 

If you are looking to watch online then BBC iPlayer will be showing a Brazil vs Croatia free live stream via their website and mobile phone app from 2.30pm on Friday afternoon. To be able to access the Brazil vs Croatia live stream then you will need to have an account with BBC iPlayer and a UK tv license. 

If you don’t currently have an account then give yourself five minutes before the start of the stream to get set up. Sadly, if you aren’t a UK citizen then you will not be able to access BBC iPlayer. 

What channel is Brazil vs Croatia on?

BBC One

Watching the World Cup on a live stream might not be everybody, particularly if you are fussy about being 30 seconds or so live play. If you would rather watch the game on television, then you will be able to do via BBC One. 

Live coverage with Gary Linekar and co begins at 2.30 pm and the match kicks off at 3 pm. If you have an HD television then you will also be able to watch the game on BBC One HD. Again, you will need an active UK TV license in order to access either of these channels. 

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Brazil vs Croatia: Preview

In a game that could see the end of many international careers, including Croatian stalwarts Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic, Brazil head in as favourites after a scintillating win over South Korea in the round of 16.

Despite Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles being ruled out for the tournament, the sheer strength of the Brazilian squad meant that neither player were missed as Tite’s men blew away the South Koreans in the opening half an hour of the match. 

Despite being favourites, Brazil won’t take the challenge of Croatia lightly. Their midfield trio of Modric, Kovacic and Brozovic is as good as any in the tournament and Casemiro will need to be at the very top of his game to successfully combat all three. 

Aside from midfield, there is a fairly significant gulf in class between the two sides. Croatia’s front three of Perisic, who plays as a wingback for his club side, Petkovic, who plays for Dinamo Zagreb and Kramaric, who failed at Leicester City is unlikely to strike much fear into Brazil. 

Brazil vs Croatia: FAQs

Is Alex Sandro playing?

Alex Sandro is still nursing the injury that kept him out of the last 16 tie with South Korea. He is unlikely to feature in this quarter-final clash. 

Where is the game being played?

The game is being played at the Education City Stadium in Doha.

Who is the referee?

The referee for the game is Michael Oliver. The English official will be familiar to the Premier League stars in the Brazil squad.

Who are the captains?

Brazil’s captain is Thiago Silva and Croatia’s is Luka Modric.

What are the odds?

With Ladbrokes, Brazil are 4/11 to win in 90 minutes while Croatia are 17/2.


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