FIFA WC: 5 minutes of stoppage time

Five minutes of stoppage time in the second half of the first semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia. Argentina led 3-0 and clearly dominated the game.

FIFA WC: Alexis Mac Allister misses goal

Argentina missed a chance to take a 3-0 lead when Alexis Mac Allister fired a shot on target but it went wide of the right post.

FIFA WC: Croatia make changes

In the last 10 minutes of the game, Croatia made some adjustments to the lineup. Luka Modric is replaced by Lovro Majer.

FIFA WC: Ivan Perisic misses goal

Ivan Perisic’s shot went over the bar and Croatia missed.

FIFA WC: Goals

Target! ! ! Julian Alvarez scored twice to score Argentina’s third goal of the night. He got an assist from Lionel Messi and easily evaded goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic.

Live Score: ARG 3 : CRO 0 (69″)

FIFA WC: Messi hugs opponent

Argentine star Lionel Messi tried to grab one of his opponents, referee Daniel Orsato clearly saw the incident and stopped play immediately.

FIFA WC: Foul by Julian Alvarez

Referee Daniel Orsato called for a foul immediately after Argentina’s Julian Alvarez recklessly brought his opponent down while trying to grab the ball.

FIFA WC: No goal for Argentina

Lionel of Argentina receives a beautiful pass and shoots on goal. However, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic’s brilliant shot was denied from close range. Argentina leads 2-0.

FIFA WC: Luka Modric misses goal

Luka Modric of Croatia sends the free kick into the box. However, an effort from the Argentine keeper allowed Croatia to score easily.

FIFA WC: Nicolas Otamendi fouled

Referee Daniel Orsato called a foul immediately after Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi slipped between the opposing player’s feet and brought him down.

FIFA WC: Here we go again

Hello everyone and welcome back to the second half of the semi-final between Argentina and Croatia. Argentina led 2-0 and Croatia needed to redeem themselves to win the game.

FIFA WC: Half time

It marked the end of the first half of the semi-final between Argentina and Croatia. Lionel Messi’s side lead Croatia 2-0. Messi and Julian Alvarez gave Argentina a breakthrough.

FIFA WC: 4 minutes of stoppage time

Four minutes of stoppage time in the first half of Argentina’s semi-final against Croatia. Argentina are clearly dominating the game with a 2-0 lead over Croatia so far.

FIFA WC: Dominik Livakovic makes a brilliant save

Argentina’s Alexis McAllister received a beautiful pass from a corner and headed home. However, goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic made an easy save to prevent Argentina’s third goal.

FIFA WC: Goals

Target! ! ! ! A few minutes after the first goal, Julian Alvarez gave Argentina their second breakthrough of the night. After receiving the pass, Alvarez broke through the defenders and sent the ball into the net.

Live Score: ARG 2 : CRO 0 (39″)

FIFA WC: Goals

Target! ! ! Lionel Messi made perfect use of the chances given and converted the penalty into a goal. He put the ball brilliantly on target, completely bewildering Dominic Livakovic.

FIFA WC: Dominik Livakovic is shown the yellow card

Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic is shown the yellow card for a foul defending goal. Argentina gets a penalty.

FIFA WC: Great defense from Croatia

Argentina’s Rodrigo DePaul shot inside the box but couldn’t find any team-mates. The Croatian defender got the ball and easily avoided the incoming threat.

FIFA WC: Enzo Fernandez misses goal

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez created a great chance to score and fired a fine shot to the right of the goal. However, his efforts were in vain as goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic made an easy save.

FIFA WC: Croatia enjoy possession

Croatia have maintained most of the possession in the 22 minutes of the game so far. Both teams are working hard but haven’t scored yet.

Occupancy: ARG 36: CRO 65

FIFA WC: Croatia miss corner

Dejan Lovren of Croatia gets a cross inside the box and shoots on target. However, the ball went wide and the Croatian team missed the opportunity.

FIFA WC: Foul by Mario Pasalic

Referee Daniel Orsato called for a foul immediately after Croatia’s Mario Pasalic made a rough tackle and brought his opponent down.

FIFA WC: Dominik Livakovic makes a great save

Rodrigo de Paul sent a fine pass into the box but an easy save by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic prevented the Argentines from scoring.

FIFA WC: We’re a work in progress

The 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia now begins at the Lusail Stadium. Croatia will kick off.

FIFA WC: Anthem Time

Players from both teams played their respective national anthems on the field. The semi-final between Argentina and Croatia is about to start at the Lusail Stadium.

FIFA WC: Daniele Orsato appointed referee

The referee for the semi-final between Argentina and Croatia was Daniel Orsato. The game will start at 12:30 noon. Stay tuned for live updates.

FIFA WC: Bruno Petkovic comes off the bench again

Striker Bruno Petkovic was again on the bench after a late extra-time goal forced the game to a penalty shootout.

FIFA WC: Croatia team name unchanged

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named an unchanged team to beat Brazil on penalties in their last eight games, with Andrei Kramaric starting at centre-forward.

FIFA WC: Messi equals world record

Argentina star Lionel Messi made his 25th start in Tuesday’s semi-final against Croatia, looking to equal the record for most World Cup appearances held by Lothar Mateus. Midfielder Leandro Paredes and defender Nicolas Tagliafico were brought into Argentina’s starting XI. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was drafted in Tagliafico to replace suspended left-back Marcos Acuna, with Paredes replacing center back Lisandro Martinez. The shift means Argentina will likely revert to a four-man defense, rather than the five-man defense and advanced full-backs they used in their penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands.

FIFA WC: Here’s the lineup

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo DePaul, Ryan Dero Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis McAllister; Lionel Messi (captain), Julian Alvarez

Croatia: Dominic Livakovic; Josip Juranovic, Dejan Lovren, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa; Luka Modric (captain), Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic; Mario Passalic, Andrey Kramaric, Ivan Perisic

FIFA WC: Messi and Modric return video

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FIFA WC: Great performance from Morocco

Morocco’s performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup has been memorable so far. After remaining unbeaten in the group stage, Morocco continued the same momentum in the round of 16 and quarter-finals.

FIFA WC: Messi optimistic about final berth

After beating the Netherlands in the quarter-finals, Messi’s Argentina will take on Croatia in the semi-finals.

FIFA World Cup: Hello and welcome!

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