Argentina have knocked out the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to set up a semi-final against Croatia,who also beat Brazil on penalties on a dramatic day of action.
Virgil van Dijk is refusing to focus on one man as the Netherlands eye going one step closer to breaking their World Cup duck when they face Argentina in the last eight.
Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory.
Cody Gakpo continued his prolific run with a third goal in as many games as the Netherlands beat Qatar,while Senegal held out against Ecuador for a spot in the round of 16.
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The Welsh captain earned his side a potentially crucial point in the 82nd minute after falling behind to the Americans before the half-time break.
Kylian Mbappe’s four goals in an 8-0 rout of Kazakhstan ensure defending champions France reach next year’s World Cup along with victorious Belgium.
Meantime,a coronavirus infection created disruption for two teams after a positive test for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour also led to two England players having to self-isolate.
Denmark fell to their second straight loss on an emotional night in Copenhagen while the Netherlands ensured their spot in the knockout stages with a game to spare.
Former Everton manager Ronald Koeman is expected to be released from hospital after being taken to hospital in an ambulance.
Van Basten,a three-time Ballon d'Or winner,was picked up using the words"Sieg Heil"following a pitchside interview with Heracles'German manager Frank Wormuth on Saturday.