Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Jonathan Johnson look ahead to a mouth-watering set of fixtures that will determine the finalists of the 2022 World Cup as the Croatia lock horns with Argentina before reigning champions France take on the pride of Africa - Morocco. But first, rules analyst Christina Unkel joins to give her expert opinion on the many controversies surrounding the officiating during the quarterfinal stage. Should France's first goal have stood? Was the referee to blame for the chaotic scenes between Argentina and Netherlands? And is there any truth to conspiracy theories being put forth by the Portuguese players?

[04:12] -- World Cup officiating: Messi handball, foul on Saka, referees & nationalities

[27:14] -- Argentina vs. Croatia: Does Scaloni have a Plan B?

[40:44] -- France vs. Morocco: The Atlas Lions get their dream opponent

[52:31] -- Final Four Predictions

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