Argentina vs Croatia

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Argentina and Croatia this evening meet in a huge World Cup semi-final after both sides overcame dramatic penalty shootouts in the quarter-finals.

Messi, however, could prove the difference. Nicolas Tagliafico should come in at left-back as Nahuel Molina starts on the right. While not always the most entertaining to watch, the 2018 finalists simply cannot be ruled out.

How to watch Argentina vs Croatia World Cup semifinal game, including kick-off time & team news.

Viewers in the U.S. New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. Meanwhile, Argentina are looking to reach the World Cup final for the sixth time, a figure bettered only by Germany (8). Following their penalty shootout victory against Brazil in the quarter-finals, Croatia could become just the second side to eliminate both Brazil and Argentina from the knockout stages of the same World Cup, after Germany in 2014. However, two of those three draws have resulted in penalty shootout victories. Argentina won 1-0 in 1998, before Croatia's 3-0 win in the 2018 edition in Russia.

The South Americans beat Netherlands, while the Europeans triumphed against Brazil to knock out Neymar and Co - and deny neutrals the chance to witness a first ...

But with 10 minutes left in normal time, [Mbappe scored his own penalty before completing a brace with a half-volley just 97 seconds later](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/kylian-mbappe-goals-france-argentina-final-b2247565.html). Fizzed in a shot from range on target and made a huge sprint to assist the second goal, which was a brilliantly weighted ball across. No chance for the second penalty, got a touch on the first - then made a ridiculous, incredible late stop with his foot. Whoever would have thought that Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup would be the worst moment in football history? Scaloni said: “We need to save him for the World Cup, if he wants to keep playing he will be with us. A beautiful view of the game in the first half. It had taken deliberate, dedicated planning to turn something so beautiful so ugly. Several teams have already changed managers and there’s a lot to catch up on following the World Cup. Here’s a team-by-team look at where each club left off Maradona famously drove his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup, while the Jules Rimet trophy was conspicuous by its absence from Messi’s glittering career CV - as the only missing major accolade. That iconic shirt wasn’t really visible on Messi, though, because he was wearing a bisht. It was exactly what Spain did in 2010.

Argentina and Croatia will meet in the first of the World Cup semi-finals in what looks set to be a close encounter in Lusail. Follow all the action as it ...

The three key battles to look forward to ahead of Argentina and Croatia's clash](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11530675/The-three-key-battles-look-forward-ahead-World-Cup-semi-finals.html) Except when they first played back in a World Cup warm-up for Argentina in 1994. [Will veteran Messi be able to get the better of up-and-comer Gvardiol? It's the cruelest match in sport, surely? [OSSIE ARDILES: Lionel Messi always lived in the shadow of Diego Maradona but the pressure lifted when he led Argentina to the Copa America last year… The forward's Sweden team missed out on qualification but the veteran AC Milan striker believes that the path is clear for Argentina to win inspired by Lionel Messi. He couldn't help them to success though as the match ended in a goalless draw in front of 38,000 in Zagreb. [Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims it's 'already written' for Argentina to triumph in Qatar... Argentina's last win over Croatia came back in 2014 at the rather odd venue of Upton Park in another friendly. Quite a famous friendly this, though we were not to know at the time. [Red-hot Morocco can be inspired by incredible fans, France have been there and done it, Argentina's star power shines bright and Croatia boast a perfect bill of health... Argentina vs Croatia LIVE: Lionel Scaloni reverts to a back four for World Cup semi-final as Lisandro Martinez misses out...

Argentina vs Croatia. FIFA World Cup Semi-Final. 7:00pm, Tuesday 13th December 2022. Lusail Iconic Stadium.

Croatia have no problem upsetting the romantic narrative though, knocking Brazil out on penalties in the quarter-finals to ensure there would be no blockbuster ...

He is determined to finally win the World Cup and be a protagonist in doing so. He was as much the difference maker as Messi. There was not to be another comeback from Croatia, Argentina tightening it up after the break and a second for Alvarez, after some Messi magic, put the result beyond doubt. This was another statement performance from the 35-year-old, who appears to be going through the gears in Qatar as each round progresses. Argentina are into the World Cup final! So Argentina are into the World Cup final.

Lionel Messi and Luka Modric go head-to-head as the two No10s captaining their sides in the last four in Qatar.

But with 10 minutes left in normal time, [Mbappe scored his own penalty before completing a brace with a half-volley just 97 seconds later](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/kylian-mbappe-goals-france-argentina-final-b2247565.html). Fizzed in a shot from range on target and made a huge sprint to assist the second goal, which was a brilliantly weighted ball across. No chance for the second penalty, got a touch on the first - then made a ridiculous, incredible late stop with his foot. Whoever would have thought that Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup would be the worst moment in football history? Scaloni said: “We need to save him for the World Cup, if he wants to keep playing he will be with us. A beautiful view of the game in the first half. It had taken deliberate, dedicated planning to turn something so beautiful so ugly. Several teams have already changed managers and there’s a lot to catch up on following the World Cup. Here’s a team-by-team look at where each club left off Maradona famously drove his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup, while the Jules Rimet trophy was conspicuous by its absence from Messi’s glittering career CV - as the only missing major accolade. That iconic shirt wasn’t really visible on Messi, though, because he was wearing a bisht. It was exactly what Spain did in 2010.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are aiming to win the World Cup in Qatar but must beat Croatia and Luka Modric at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night to keep ...

He has to make that motion to try and save the ball, he plants his feet. The referee didn’t have a look, I can’t understand it." The incident occurred when Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez found a way to get behind the Croatia defence and was fouled by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. On the penalty row, Wright told ITV: "When you look at it, the centre forward, he’s actually miskicked it to be honest. But hopes of taking the other South American powerhouse into deep waters took an early hit when Argentina were awarded a first-half spot kick. Messi opened the scoring with a penalty before Manchester City's Julian Alvarez scored a brace to take the game away from Croatia and [Luka Modric](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/luka-modric). Argentina will face either France or Morocco at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. In 2018 it didn’t quite work out for him. So the pressure he’s come into this one with, maybe his last tournament, we were talking about the team, are they good enough? A great moment for the great man... Argentina are through to the World Cup final! [Argentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/argentina-football-team) are through to the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) final in Qatar after beating [Croatia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/croatia-football-team) 3-0 at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

How to watch Argentina vs Croatia in the World Cup semi-final: Messi's date with destiny approaches as Argentina takes on Modric and Croatia.

Here’s our guide on how to watch the Argentina vs Croatia kicks-off at 7:00pm UK time on Tuesday December 13 in the first World Cup semi-final of the 2022 tournament. The Croatians are through to their second straight World Cup semi-final, having ousted tournament favourites Brazil on penalties in the last round. Here’s how to watch on free TV. Many are starting to think their name is on the trophy (especially the defeated and somewhat bitter Portuguese side). So, England are out having lost to France in the quarter-finals.

Can Messi magic lead Argentina to the last step of the perennial dream? or will Modric's stubborn Croatia make it into back-to-back World Cup final?

Victories for Croatia and France in this round will set up a repeat of the 2018 Russia World Cup final. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this tasty battle. Argentina made a faltering start to their latest quest for a first World Cup trophy since the days of Diego Maradona, as they became the subject of a historic scalp at the hands of tournament minnows Saudi Arabia in their 2022 World Cup opener.

Minute-by-minute report: Who will clinch a place in the final as Lionel Messi and Luka Modric do battle at Lusail Stadium? Find out with Scott Murray.

[World Cup](https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-football) football for poor Modric. [Argentina](https://www.theguardian.com/football/argentina) ping it around the middle in a very pretty style. 31 min: Perisic dances in from the left and attempts to chip Martinez from the edge of the box. [Argentina](https://www.theguardian.com/football/argentina) are not the better team in general but they are the better team on the day. [Argentina](https://www.theguardian.com/football/argentina) side to a World Cup final through a combination of outrageous ability and sheer force of personality. Messi thinks he’s been fouled in the centre circle, but the ball breaks to Alvarez and the ref waves play on. [Argentina](https://www.theguardian.com/football/argentina) for reaching their sixth World Cup final; commiserations to Croatia for missing out on their second. Argentina have one foot in the final. He drifts infield to the edge of the box, then grinds to a halt. “I distinctly remember following ](https://www.theguardian.com/football/worldcup2006/minbymin/0,,1788392,00.html)your Croatia vs Australia MBM all those years ago,” writes Brad McMillan, “but I’d forgotten the pithy beauty of ‘Graham Poll is a stupid bastard’. The ball drops to Lovren at the far post. When it all comes down, this Croatia side have made one heck of a mark on the World Cup, with a semi-final appearance here to follow their final in Russia.

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Lionel Messi's determination to finally get his hands on the World Cup trophy was there for all to see against Croatia.

Led the line for Croatia, but had no service. Volleyed wide in second half and a thumping header saved on 43 minutes. At his magical best for Argentina's third goal. A so-so performance overall, however. Confident and at ease. Tottenhem defender was never under pressure.