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Published 15:08 7 Dec 2022 GMT
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Other predictions also include a fiery all-South American semi final tie between Argentina and Brazil after they beat the Netherlands and Croatia respectively.
Argentina beat Australia 2-1 in which Lionel Messi continued his fine form in Qatar. Brazil's dominant first half display against South Korea was enough to see them sail into the quarter finals.
The Netherlands impressed in their 3-1 win against the USA however Croatia went down to the wire against Japan, eventually beating them on penalties.
Portugal were ruthless in a 6-1 hammering of Switzerland where Gonçalo Ramos - who started ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo - scored a hat trick in his first start for the country.
They will take on Morocco in the quarter finals after they shocked the world by beating Spain on penalties following an exemplary defensive display at the back.
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