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What now for the Barcelona players still at World Cup 2022?

Barcelona had a record 17 players at the World Cup but those numbers have dwindled substantially this week as the tournament gets to its business end.

Robert Lewandowski’s dreams are over after his Poland team were beaten by Argentina, and Barca’s Spain contingent are also on their way home after suffering a shock defeat to Morocco on penalties.

Here’s how the quarter-finals are shaping up:

Croatia vs Brazil - Friday, December 9

Brazil v South Korea: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Brazil turned on the style to knock out South Korea in the last 16, with Raphinha part of an effervescent attacking showing by Tite’s side.