The FIFA World Cup 2022 first semifinal will feature Argentina and Croatia, two football giants. So far, both the players have had an exciting and fantastic tournament. When one team has an advantage, the other team has an advantage. It wasn’t the start Argentina expected for their game. Their 36-match undefeated streak ended in their opening match against Saudi Arabia. The team, however, played one of the best footballs in the championship after that debacle. As a result, they topped their group. The Round Round saw them defeat Australia. It was a tough match against the Netherlands, which went to the last kick of the penalty shootout. Still, Argentina overcame all the difficulties and tensions of the game and advanced to the Semifinals to play Croatia, the World Cup runner-up.

Morocco and Belgium drew against Croatia in the group stage. Their round of 1 Roundchups was against Japan, 2nd in the group. On penalty shootouts, they defeated Japan. A tough match against Brazil in the Quarter Finals led to another penalty shootout victory for Croatia. This tournament in Qatar is also considered a favorite due to Argentina’s draw.

Argentina and Croatia face off in the 2022 World Cup semifinal knowing their lives are on the line as they try to qualify for the title match. The South Americans were the second-favorites to win the World Cup, trailing only CONMEBOL rivals Brazil. In this semifinal, it seemed as if South American rivals Brazil and Croatia would meet, but Croatia upset Brazil in the quarterfinal on penalties. Having missed out on the title match in 2013, the 2018 finalists are hoping to reach the game for a second time.

It will be up to Luka Modric and company to beat Lionel Messi and Argentina in their World Cup quarterfinal, even though they capitulated late and nearly ended their chances. Aiming to crest a summit neither Messi nor his chief rival Cristiano Ronaldo has reached in their last two FIFA World Cups, Messi puts his nation’s hopes on his shoulders again.

Croatia vs. Argentina Odds

This semifinal match is being viewed by many as Argentina’s to lose despite Croatia’s tactical masterclass against Brazil in the last round. In addition, the underdog is heavily favored, with the “no” option on both teams to score also given a considerable advantage, indicating that sportsbooks anticipate a lack of goals in this game. These two teams advanced despite a combined six goals and no clean sheets in their quarterfinal games.

Argentina vs. Croatia – Start time, Teams, How to Watch, Live Stream

Messi is approaching the biggest prize of his career; momentum is building behind him. As Diego Maradona, Messi’s closest comparison, led Argentina to their second and most recent World Cup title in 1986; the 35-year-old Argentina playmaker has carried the team to the semifinals. Argentines will now have to deal with Croatia, a country with a population of four million that possesses one of football’s most graceful players in Luka Modric and has established a reputation for being stubborn and durable. In this matchup, the last two runners-up, Argentina in 2014 and Croatia in 2018, will face off at Lusail Stadium, which will also host Sunday’s final. There was a possibility that Argentina would be in this position. In addition to being the Copa America champions, the team had an unbeaten run of 36 matches, and Messi was in superb form for Paris Saint-Germain.

It will take place at the Lusail Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday as Argentina will face Croatia, the runners-up in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. As a result of penalty shootout wins over the Netherlands and Brazil, Argentina and Croatia advanced to the semifinals. Lionel Messi’s potential ban from FIFA looms over Argentina’s talisman. Argentina Croatia LIVE Streaming will be available on dotfli.tv. You can watch the live broadcast of Argentina Croatia on dotfli.tv. You can watch the live broadcast of Argentina Croatia on dotfli.tv. Follow Argentina Croatia LIVE updates on dotfli.tv.

In Qatar, Messi scored four goals to continue that form. Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico called him a leader, “the person who motivates and drives us.” He makes us a better team when we are on the field. His appointment as captain is greatly appreciated.” While the Croatians made quite a bit less noise, they still managed to surprise, as they did four years ago when they beat Argentina 3-0 during their run to the final. A World Cup semifinal appearance was also achieved in 1998.

Croatia’s World Cup performance inspires other underdogs, such as Moroccan semifinalist FC Casablanca. In life, everyone has the right to dream, Dalić said. Croatia created a dream four years ago for all small countries. Those dreams belong to other countries. The example we set, the fight we wage, and the qualities we possess inspire them. Morocco is no different from other national teams. But let us share the same dream.”

Argentina and Croatia Teams

Argentina projected starting 11 (4-3-3):

GK: Emi Martinez

RB: Nahuel Molina

CB: Cristian Romero

CB: Nicolas Otamendi

LB: Nicolas Tagliafico

CM: Rodrigo De Paul

CM: Enzo Fernandez

CM: Alexis Mac Allister

RW: Angel Di Maria

ST: Lionel Messi

LW: Julian Alvarez

Suspended: Marcos Acuna, Gonzalo Montiel

Croatia predicted starting 11 (4-3-3):

GK: Dominik Livakovic

RB: Josip Juranovic

CB: Dejan Lovren

CB: Josko Gvardiol

LB: Borna Sosa

CM: Luka Modric

CM: Marcelo Brozovic

CM: Mateo Kovacic

RW: Andrej Kramaric

ST: Bruno Petkovic

LW: Ivan Perisic

The 2022 World Cup form of Argentina and Croatia

Team Argentina:

Group stage: Lost to Saudi Arabia 2-1, beat Mexico 2-0, beat Poland 2-0

Round of 16: Beat Australia 2-1

Quarter-final: Beat Netherlands 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw

Team Croatia:

Group stage: Drew with Morocco 0-0, beat Canada 4-1, drew with Belgium 0-0

Round of 16: Beat Japan 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw

Quarter-final: Beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw

How to Watch Argentina vs. Croatia Match

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