DIRECT. World Cup 2022: what date for the next match? The table of shifts

10:30 p.m. – Olivier Giroud honored by the FFF

Top scorer in the history of the France team with 52 goals, Olivier Giroud overtook Thierry Henry in the standings. This Wednesday noon, the striker was honored by the French Football Federation by receiving a jersey number 52 flocked by Noël Le Graët.

22:00 – The triumphant welcome of the Japanese

Eliminated in the round of 16 of the World Cup by Croatia after a brilliant run, the Japanese were acclaimed for their return to the country on Wednesday. Many fans were present at Narita International Airport, near Tokyo to welcome them.

9:30 p.m. – Ticket prices soar for England – France

While the England – France quarter-final should be sold out this Saturday (8:00 p.m.), ticket prices are starting to soar. According to our British colleagues from DailyMailthe tickets sell for more than 10,000 pounds sterling, or 11,600 euros on the parallel market for the resale of seats.

21:00 – De Paul uncertain against the Netherlands

Big concern on the side of Argentina. Two days before the quarter-final this Friday (8:00 p.m.) against the Netherlands, the Albiceleste holds its breath regarding Rodrigo De Paul. According to journalist Veronica Brunati, the midfielder is suffering from a muscle contracture. In the event of a package, Enzo Fernandez should replace the Atletico Madrid player.

20:30 – Hansi Flick confirmed by the German Football Association

Despite the elimination of the Mannschaft from the group stage of the World Cup, the German Football Federation has decided to support Hansi Flick and keep him as coach. In a statement, the DFB said: “We are convinced together that the European Championship 2024 in our country represents a great chance for football in Germany. (…) We have full confidence in Hansi Flick to take up this challenge. .”

19:30 – TV broadcast of the quarter-finals

If BeIn Sport will broadcast the four posters of the quarter-finals of the World Cup, TF1 will broadcast three matches:

• Croatia-Brazil on Friday December 9 at 4 p.m. (beIn Sport 1)
• Netherlands-Argentina on Friday December 9 at 8 p.m. (TF1 and beIn Sport 1)
• Morocco-Portugal on Saturday December 10 at 4 p.m. (TF1 and beIn Sport 1)
• England-France on Saturday December 10 at 8 p.m. (TF1 and beIn Sport 1)

18:50 – Infantino: “The best group stage in history”

While the nations qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup are known, Gianni Infantino praised the organization and the sporting results of the World Cup: “I saw all the matches and it was the best group stage of the history of the FIFA World Cups. So it’s very promising for the rest of the World Cup.” The FIFA boss highlighted the general level of the competition: “There are no more small teams and no more big teams. The level is very, very equal. Also for the first time, national teams from all continents qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in history. It shows that football is truly becoming truly global.”

6:10 p.m. – Two people arrested after Sterling home burglary

Just before qualifying last Sunday against Senegal, Raheem Sterling, the left winger of Chelsea, had to leave the Three Lions group in an emergency to join his relatives and go to his property in south London, robbed. According to Sky News, the investigation is progressing to such an extent that two men have been arrested by British law enforcement. The presence of the English striker against the France team this Saturday (8:00 p.m.) in the quarter-finals of the World Cup is nevertheless uncertain.

17:30 – Ronaldo did not train with the substitutes

Left on the bench at the start of Portugal’s round of 16 against Switzerland (6-1) on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo finally played the last quarter of an hour of play. The day after the Portuguese success, the five-time Ballon d ‘Or did not train with the rest of the substitutes, contenting himself with indoor work.

4:50 p.m. – Nasser Al-Khelaïfi tackles “anti-World Cup” politicians

In an interview with our British colleagues from Sky News, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi welcomed the progress of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The president of Paris Saint-Germain took the opportunity to tackle certain politicians who pointed the finger at the organization of the World Cup in this Gulf country: “We must be proud today and say loud and clear that we are proud of our country. Politicians want to use sport to promote themselves and fill their agendas. They will not succeed. Certainly because sport is sport, it has nothing to do with politics. What we do here in Qatar is is just sport and football. All the politicians are trying to use that for their own agenda. All of them have failed.”

16:10 – Portugal – Switzerland, a match in history

By winning well against Switzerland (6-1) on Tuesday evening, Portugal entered the history of the World Cup since the post-war period. Since 1950, only one team has done better than the Seleção Das Quinas: it was Germany – Brazil in 2014 where the Mannschaft won 7-1.

14:40 – The very angry Ronaldo clan

While Fernando Santos did not start Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal – Switzerland on Tuesday evening, the Portuguese coach was strongly criticized by the entourage of the fivefold Ballon d’Or. Starting with Georgina Rodriguez, the player’s wife who posted a photo on Instagram: “What a pity not to have been able to enjoy the best player in the world for the 90 minutes. The fans kept asking for you and shouting your name.” Elma, one of CR7’s two sisters, published a story where she directly attacks Fernando Santos: “What is he going to apologize for? It’s a shame to humiliate a man who has so much given.”