Semi-final World Cup 2022

Argentina vs Croatia FIFA World Cup semifinal: The audience will have eyes on Lionel Messi and Luka Modric who will take on each other at the Lusail ...

The first face-off between Argentina and Croatia was at the FIFA World Cup in 1998. So far, only Germany has reached the World Cup 8 times. Lionel Messi scored his first goal in FIFA World Cup 2022 against Saudi Arabia. Argentine won 1-0 in 1998, before Croatia's 3-0 win in Russia. On the other hand, Croatia collected just three corners through the 120 minutes of their quarterfinal. France will face Morocco the next day (Thursday, December 15).

Plus, head-to-head record, latest odds and how both teams have fared in Qatar so far.

As he was challenged the ball rebounded back to him from Josip Juranovic and then from an off-balance Borna Sosa and Alvarez just kept going and going and poked it home. Alvarez side-footed past Livakovic and it was game over. He had already been feeling the back of his leg and was moving less easily. As he held off Gvardiol, Messi was able to get his shot away with Livakovic parrying. Despite Luka Modric’s claim to be the best midfielder of his generation it felt like the narrative was set to be Messi’s and so it proved. If there had been metal bars around the pitch it could not have been more cagey and it felt like it would take something surprising to break the deadlock. Messi will need Alvarez with the Manchester City striker not only scoring twice, and earning the penalty, but doing all of his running for him. And running and running. It was pure genius from the genius. Quite why Messi ended up playing the whole game when he could barely run was surprising. This tournament, so rich in its football, its drama, its upsets, and so controversial in so many other ways, has the final act it so craved. In his fifth attempt it really is his final chance.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal stage begins on Wednesday, December 14 with Argentina taking on Croatia in the first match, and in the second match, ...

Morocco defeated Portugal on Saturday, 10 December, to become the first African country to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. The semifinal matches of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. The two champions of the semi-final will face off in the final on December 18.

FIFA World Cup 2022 is steadily reaching its climax, with the semi-finals about to begin. France, Croatia, Argentina, and Morocco are the four teams that ...

Morocco will be the first African nation to play the semi-final and compete against the defending champions France, after the former defeated star-studded Portugal in the quarterfinals. This is expected to facilitate trade as the West ratchets up sanctions on Russia. The South American nation gained its lost ground after suffering a shocker from Saudi Arabia in the opening match. Four teams, France, Argentina, Croatia, and Morocco, will be vying against each other to enter the last round of this tournament. [US News](/news/international/us), [UK News](/news/international/uk), [Canada News](/news/international/canada), International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) [FIFA World Cup](/fifa-world-cup-2018-in-russia)2022 has so far witnessed thrilling matches as it was a roller-coaster ride for many teams.

With the quarter finals over, only 4 nations are left in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Here is the complete schedule and fixtures for semifinals.

Fans in the UK can also watch the live stream of the tournament via ITV’s official website and mobile app. The games will also be [Replay](https://khelnow.com/football/2022-12-world-football-fifa-world-cup-2022-argentina-vs-france-live-updates) [Replay](https://khelnow.com/football/2022-12-world-football-fifa-world-cup-2022-france-vs-morocco-live-updates) [Replay](https://khelnow.com/football/2022-12-world-football-fifa-world-cup-2022-argentina-croatia-live-updates) Argentina beat the Netherlands on penalties to qualify for the semi-finals.

Ahead of those crunch semi-finals, which are Argentina vs Croatia and France vs Morocco, there will be lots of developments and important team news to keep an ...

There are no World Cup matches taking place this Sunday, December 11. That's because we're in between the quarter-finals and the semi-finals. There really is a lot to discuss, then, this Sunday. There aren't any World Cup fixtures this Sunday, December 11. This has been an incredible World Cup for Morocco and their fans have continued celebrating all over the world. Zlatko Dalic has been speaking about the Argentina vs Croatia match and about how to stop Lionel Messi. There have been various tributes paid to Grant Wahl by those who knew him best. As we look ahead to the World Cup semi-finals, there are only three players who'll miss out with suspension. There's no hiding from it, it hurts and it'll take some time to get over it but that's part of sport." Argentina were worried there might be more suspensions following a FIFA investigation into the behaviour of certain players after their shootout win, but it seems there won't be any bans. So, we'll bring you all that and much more on this live blog. Which clubs are the best represented?

Italian referee Daniele Orsato and VAR Massimiliano Irrati have been assigned to the World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia.

He was rested for the entire Round of 16 and quarter-finals, but returns for the semi-final. Orsato has emerged as one of the primary candidates to officiate the Final, especially as he already took control of the opening game in the tournament between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, then in Argentina’s 2-0 group stage win over Mexico. Italian referee Daniele Orsato and VAR Massimiliano Irrati have been assigned to the World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia.

World Cup 2022 is down to the final four. Here's a look at the two semifinal matches and which teams are poised to meet in the final.

Spearheaded by Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud, Les Bleus are looking to become the first team to repeat as World Cup champion since Brazil captured back-to-back titles in 1958 and ’62. Croatia proved four years ago, and again at this World Cup, that they are a tough team to defeat in the knockout rounds. Here’s a look at the two semifinal matches and which teams are poised to meet in the final.

Holders France take on first-time semi-finalists Morocco for a place in the final.

"But I will try my best to be on the pitch. The two sides have played each other 11 times before, with Morocco winning on one occasion and France winning seven times. The last-16 clash saw Morocco celebrate a historic World Cup win over Spain. This is the second of the semi-finals. Head coach Didier Deschamps said after the match: "We are getting to the semifinals. France will face Morocco, after the 2018 champions

The Al Hilm — 'the dream' in Arabic — will be used in the semifinals, third-place playoff, and final.

“Millions will tune in from almost every country around the globe, united by their passion for the game. The semifinal losers will face each other for third place. Al Hilm in Arabic translates as “the dream”, and Al Rihla translates as “the journey”.

Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake.AFP Sport looks at some of the keys to ...

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The Qatar World Cup semifinals will start on December 14 (Wednesday) and the first match will be played between Argentina and Croatia.

TRENDING France will face Morocco the next day (Thursday, December 15). Lionel Messi's Argentina outpassed Netherlands with Extra Time and penalties in its favour. While Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by defeating Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0, Croatia ousted five-time champions Brazil 4-2 in penalties. Morocco, Croatia, Argentina and France have made it through the quarterfinals that wrapped up last week.

The channels screening the next World Cup matches, including England victor France's game against Morocco.

They [beat Senegal 3-0](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/04/england-vs-senegal-world-cup-2022-live-score-last-16-latest/) in the round of 16. [England were defeated by France](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/10/england-vs-france-live-world-cup-2022-score-result-mbappe/) in the World Cup quarter-finals. [England 1 France 2](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/10/england-vs-france-live-world-cup-2022-score-result-mbappe/) [France vs Morocco](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/12/10/france-vs-morocco-world-cup-2022-semi-final-team-news-kick-off/), 7pm – TBC [The World Cup final](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/12/03/when-qatar-world-cup-2022-final-match-date-kick-off/), 7pm – ITV and BBC [Argentina vs Croatia](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/12/09/argentina-vs-croatia-world-cup-2022-semi-final-team-news-kick/), 7pm – TBC [Morocco 1 Portugal 0](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/10/morocco-vs-portugal-live-world-cup-2022-score-result-ronaldo/) [Netherlands 2 Argentina 2 (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/09/netherlands-vs-argentina-live-world-cup-2022-score-result-messi/) [Croatia 1 Brazil 1 (Croatia win 4-2 on penalties)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/09/croatia-vs-brazil-world-cup-2022-live-score-quarter-final-neymar/) [USA](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/0/usa-world-cup-2022-squad-list-fixtures-latest-odds/), the last-16 clash with Senegal, and the quarter-final clash with France on Saturday, December 10. [England's](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/11/19/world-cup-2022-full-schedule-fixtures-qatar-tournament-match-dates/) three [World Cup](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/fifa-world-cup-2022-schedule-fixtures-results-groups-live-guide/) group matches, and also secured the rights to broadcast the opening ceremony, however their coverage on BBC One focused on unpacking the controversy around hosting the tournament in Qatar. [England got their campaign under way](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/11/19/england-world-cup-2022-fixtures-kick-off-times-group-b/) with a [6-2 victory over Iran](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/11/21/england-vs-iran-live-football-world-cup-2022-latest-score-kane/), before they [drew 0-0 with USA](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/11/25/england-vs-usa-world-cup-2022-live-score-kane-injury-latest/) and then [brushed Wales aside](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-cup/2022/11/29/how-england-turned-send-wales-crashing-world-cup/) in their final Group B encounter.

Plus, head-to-head record, latest odds and how both teams have fared in Qatar so far.

As he was challenged the ball rebounded back to him from Josip Juranovic and then from an off-balance Borna Sosa and Alvarez just kept going and going and poked it home. Alvarez side-footed past Livakovic and it was game over. He had already been feeling the back of his leg and was moving less easily. As he held off Gvardiol, Messi was able to get his shot away with Livakovic parrying. Despite Luka Modric’s claim to be the best midfielder of his generation it felt like the narrative was set to be Messi’s and so it proved. If there had been metal bars around the pitch it could not have been more cagey and it felt like it would take something surprising to break the deadlock. Messi will need Alvarez with the Manchester City striker not only scoring twice, and earning the penalty, but doing all of his running for him. And running and running. It was pure genius from the genius. Quite why Messi ended up playing the whole game when he could barely run was surprising. This tournament, so rich in its football, its drama, its upsets, and so controversial in so many other ways, has the final act it so craved. In his fifth attempt it really is his final chance.

This combination picture during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament shows Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric, left, in Doha on Dec 9, and Argentina's ...

Plenty of studies have shown that playing in front of a supportive crowd does impact performance in a positive way. Argentina will play Croatia in the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match in Doha on Dec. This combination picture during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament shows Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric, left, in Doha on Dec 9, and Argentina's forward Lionel Messi in Doha on Dec. Will that impressive mental strength prove to be decisive again or will those extended battles take a toll physically? Will that impact the game? Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake.

England may be out but four teams remain in the Qatar World Cup. BBC Sport looks at the subplots before two semi-finals no-one predicted.

Italy, Spain and Germany have all exited early as reigning champions over the past 12 years, but France have banished that curse. Could they have more to cheer on Tuesday? [France.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/france) No opposition player has scored against Morocco so far in Qatar - they have conceded just once, an own goal against Canada. [Croatia](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/croatia) can see off Argentina. [World Cup Daily](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02nrsln) on BBC Sounds [Saturday's win over England](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63843792) meant they became the first defending champions since Brazil, in 1998, to reach the semi-finals. [Messi shines as Argentina win chaotic Qatar classic](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63925260) [Fifa World Cup: Schedule and route to the final](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/schedule) [World Cup TV coverage guide](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60959746) [Argentina](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/argentina) superstar can win the World Cup for the first time. ['Everyone loves us' - joy at Morocco history makers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63931391) [Morocco run to semi-finals can 'galvanise' Africa](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/63935099) [France v Morocco semi-final to be shown live on BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63932185) [Morocco](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/morocco) have already made history. [World Cup](/sport/football/world-cup)

CROATIA and Argentina will face off in nothing short of a mammoth World Cup semi-final.Croatia shocked the world to dump out favourites Brazil on pena.

What a player. Argentina 3-0 Croatia "It was an acid test of the whole squad but we proved how strong we are. “I would say the first match [the defeat against Saudi Arabia] was a hard blow because we had been unbeaten in six matches. Argentina 2-0 Croatia "But what a career. Full Time - Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Result: Argentina 3-0 Croatia

Here's everything you need to know about the two semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022, from schedule to live streaming details.

France advanced to the semifinals by defeating England 2-1. During the game, Messi became enraged and confronted Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal. The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has lived up to the anticipation thanks to numerous upsets and sides like Morocco appearing out of nowhere to defeat defending champions.

Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco are the final four remaining in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, each in search of a place in the final.

- Bono (Morocco) - Nahuel Molina (Argentina) - Angel Correa (Argentina)

We have moved into the final week of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. A tournament that saw almost everything - from great wins to greater upsets, ...

Along with two semi finals, two more matches will also take place this week - the match for 3rd-4th place and the mega final. Here in this piece, we will know more about the schedule, match timings, venues and when and where to enjoy the live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2022. We have moved into the final week of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Didier Deschamps' defending champions will have to overcome partisan crowd in crunch clash.

In Russia four years ago, they kept four clean sheets on the way to the final. Those now playing in France have mostly spent the past four months looking up from the wrong end of the top table. “They’ve let in just one goal so far,” he said. His complaint was that a home game, an important warm-up for European Championship qualifying, had been made to sound and feel like an away fixture because of the unbalanced support among the almost 80,000 there. But ask Mbappe if there’s anybody who he’d less like to have marking his favoured left-wing position than Achraf Hakimi, and he would struggle for an answer. “I looked around and saw only Moroccan flags, and not French ones,” observed William Gallas.

With only four nations remaining in contention for the 2022 World Cup excitement levels are rising ahead of the semi-finals.

18 December: Lusail Stadium: Winner SF1-Winner SF2 10:00 am ET / 07:00 am PT 14 December: Al Bayt Stadium: France-Morocco 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT (SF2) 13 December: Lusail Stadium: Argentina-Croatia 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT (SF1)