The Fifa World Cup is down to the last 8, Friday will see the first four teams go head to head for a spot in the semi-finals.

Uruguay vs France: 16:00pm Friday

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• Uruguay boast an unbeaten run so far in this world cup and only conceding one goal.

• France drew with Denmark in the group stages and have conceded three goals in the competition.

Injuries: Cavani is doubtful (with a calf injury) – will be replaced by Chritian Stauni

Players to look out for:

France: Pogba, Mbappe, Griezmann

Uruguay: Suarez, Cavani (if fit)

Prediction: Penalties – France

Quarter Final 2:

Belgium vs Brazil 20:00pm Friday

• Belgium are darkhorses in this world cup, they boast a number of houshold names in their line-up. Belgium will be buoyed by their capabilities after coming back from two nil down against Japan.

• Brazil are starting to find their form in the last two games. Casemero will not take part in this knockout game as he is suspended after picking up a second yellow card of the tournament.

Head to Head: Brazil/Belgium have met four times, Brazil have won three out of those four encounters.

Players to watch:

Belgium: Lukaku, Hazard, KDB

Brazil: Neymar, Coutinho, Jesus

Injuries: Marcelo for Brazil is still doubtful

Predictions: Brazil 2 – 1


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