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Argentina Y Croatia on Tuesday we met in a huge World Cup semifinal after both teams overcame dramatic penalty shootouts in the quarterfinals.
Lionel Messi He ignited the style once more, but almost saw his dream end with the return of the Netherlands sparked by the introduction of Wout Weghorst.
Croatia, for their part, proved too resilient for Brazil in a dramatic quarter-final, still finding time to equalize after Neymar’s wonderful extra-time goal before winning on penalties yet again.
While they aren’t always the most entertaining to watch, the 2018 finalists just can’t be written off.
With quality across the field and the kind of unit many teams would envy, it could possibly be two last appearances in a row for a golden generation that many had already written off.
Argentina vs Croatia date, time and venue The World Cup semi-final is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7pm GMT.
The Lusail Stadium in Lusail will play host.
Where to watch Argentina vs Croatia Television channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on ITV, with coverage from 6:15pm.
Live broadcast: Fans can also watch the game live online via ITVX and the ITV website.
Live coverage: Follow all the action LIVE with standard sport dedicated party blog.
Jude Bellingham reacts to referee Wilton Sampaio in England’s quarter-final with France
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Achraf Dari of Morocco with Walid Cheddira and teammates celebrate after the match as Morocco advance to the semi-finals
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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar 2022
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Argentina’s players celebrate after winning the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar 2022 on penalties
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Brazilian #10 forward Neymar (right) is consoled by Brazilian #11 forward Raphinha after his team lost the quarterfinals of the World Cup Qatar 2022
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Morocco players lift goalkeeper Bono after beating Spain on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time
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Goncalo Ramos celebrates a hat-trick with Portugal in the round of 16
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Brazil players pay tribute to Pelé after reports of his poor health
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Croatia defeats Japan in the first penalty shootout of the 2022 World Cup in Russia
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Jude Bellingham relaxes after great performance against Senegal
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Aziz Behich is inches away from completing an unlikely comeback for Australia against Argentina in the round of 16.
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Vincent Aboubakar celebrates a famous goal for Cameroon against Brazil
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Luis Suárez stunned as his last World Cup ends in an early exit
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South Korea celebrates the elimination of Uruguay with a last-minute goal in the group stage
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Kaoru Mitoma of Japan appears to have the ball over the line before crossing it for a goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
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Germany players are dejected at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group E campaign and the match against Costa Rica
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England’s Marcus Rashford scores his first goal from a free kick past Danny Ward of Wales
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A pitch invader runs across the pitch carrying a rainbow flag during the World Cup group H match between Portugal and Uruguay, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail
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Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr celebrates after his teams’ victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Ecuador and Senegal at Khalifa International Stadium
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USA forward #10 Christian Pulisic scores his team’s first goal past Iran goalkeeper #01 Alireza Beiranvand during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B soccer match between Iran and USA in the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha
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Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar, left, scores the second goal past Serbia’s goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic during the World Cup group G soccer match between Cameroon and Serbia, at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar .
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Brazilian midfielder #05 Casemiro celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G match against Switzerland at Stadium 974 in Doha.
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England’s Harry Kane reacts after missing a scoring chance against the USA.
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Kylian Mbappé of France scores his second goal against Denmark
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Japan fans wait for the start of the World Cup group E soccer match against Germany at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar,
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Uruguayan striker #21 Edinson Cavani (bottom) watches the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doh
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A Ghanaian staff member takes a selfie with the dejected Heung-min Son after the win over South Korea
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Mehdi Taremi of Iran collides with Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey during the FIFA IR World Cup Group B match at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan
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Belgian goalkeeper #01 Thibaut Courtois (R) concedes a goal from Moroccan midfielder #11 Abdelhamid Sabiri (unseen) during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco at Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha .
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Keysher Fuller of Costa Rica celebrates scoring his first goal with Yeltsin Tejeda and teammates against Japan
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Germany’s players pose with their hands covering their mouths as they line up for team photos before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium.
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England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha
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England’s Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling throw a rubber toy during a training session at Al Wakrah Stadium.
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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his first goal with a banner of Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the background.
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Salem Al-Dawsari of Saudi Arabia scores his second goal beating Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez
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Wales’ Gareth Bale celebrates scoring the equalizer against the USA
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A Cameroonian fan awaits the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group G l match against Switzerland
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Salem Al-Dawsari of Saudi Arabia celebrates scoring his second goal against Argentina
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England’s Jack Grealish celebrates for Finlay Fisher after scoring his team’s sixth goal during the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B match against Iran at Khalifa International Stadium
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Alex Scott wears the One Love bracelet
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Saudi Arabia’s goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais hits Saudi Arabia’s defender Yasser Al-Shahrani on the head during their Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium.
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Saudi Arabia fans celebrate after their sides’ second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match against Argentina at Lusail Stadium
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David Beckham in the stands of England-Iran
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Takuma Asano of Japan scores it’s second sideline goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar
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Senegalese fans wait for the start of the World Cup group A soccer match between Senegal and the Netherlands at the Al Thumama stadium.
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Olivier Giroud of France shoots on goal against Australia
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American Timothy Weah of the United States controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Group B match Qatar 2022 against Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
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Dani Olmo of Spain scores his team’s first goal past Keylor Navas of Costa Rica during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium
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England fans cheer at BOXPARK Croydon as they watch a live broadcast of England’s opening group match against Iran.
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Ecuador’s Enner Valencia, right, scores his second goal against Qatar’s goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb during the World Cup, group A soccer match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Kho
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View of a giant replica of the World Cup in Qatar
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Argentina vs Croatia team news Argentina will not be able to count on the pair of wingers Gonzalo Montiel and Marcos Acuña, both booked against the Netherlands and therefore suspended for the semifinal. Nicolás Tagliafico should come in on the left side while Nahuel Molina starts on the right.
Head coach Lionel Scaloni should return to a four-man defense after drafting Lisandro Martinez into a bolstered back line for the win over the Dutch. That means Ángel Di María should return when Martínez retires.
Croatia again have no injury concerns, which means Zlatko Dalic can shuffle his package if necessary. It is likely that he will stick with the same starting XI that he brought down Brazil.
Argentina vs Croatia betting tip and prediction Given the way both teams have operated so far, it’s going to be very tight.
Messi, however, could make the difference. Croatia don’t have much of an attacking threat outside of penalties and the Argentine star could punish them in a game with few chances.
Argentina to win 1-0 .
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Track record and head-to-head results Argentina win: 2
Draws: 1
Croatia win: 2
Latest odds Argentina vs Croatia Argentina to qualify: 4/5
Draw (in 90 min): 23/10
Croatia to qualify: 4/1
Probabilities subject to change. .
