Croatia vs Argentina match will be on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium for a place in the World Cup final. Moreover, Croatia has already dashed Neymar’s World Cup hopes. It now intends to do the same to Lionel Messi. Likewise, Argentina must defeat Croatia, the 2018 runners-up, in the semifinals. Messi is attempting to win the one major title that has eluded him. A look at some of the game’s key elements:
Overview
After losing the 2014 World Cup final to Germany, Lionel Messi’s men were eliminated in the Round of 16 in 2018. In addition, they also had a disappointing start to the FIFA World Cup 2022, losing 1-2 to Saudi Arabia in their first match. Similarly, Morocco and Croatia will compete separately in the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals.
Argentina
Argentina advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finals after a difficult quarter-final match against the Netherlands. The game was tense, ending 2-2 at the end, and Messi’s boys eventually won in penalty shoot-outs. In fact, the La Albicelestes team appears to be playing to see Messi win the World Cup before leaving the stage.
Croatia
In a thrilling quarterfinal, the 2018 finalists proved too strong for Brazil, tying the score after Neymar’s goal in extra time before winning on penalties. Additionally, Croatia simply cannot be overlooked, even if they are not always the most entertaining to watch. It could be two consecutive finals appearances for a golden generation that many had written off, boasting quality across the board and the kind of cohesion that many teams would envy.
History
Argentina and Croatia have met five times so far, with both teams claiming two victories and one game ending in a goalless draw. In spite of this, their World Cup record is evenly balanced. Argentina won 1-0 in their first World Cup meeting in 1998, while Croatia won 3-0 in 2018.
Important Players to Watch
Lionel Messi scored 10 world cup goals, tying Gabriel Batistuta’s record for the most world cup goals scored by an Argentine in 20 years. Furthermore, he assists his teammates to score when he is not scoring. Croatia’s midfield played defense through possession against Brazil, thanks to outstanding performances from Marcelo Brozovic, Luka Modric, and Mateo Kovacic. That should also work against Argentina.
Date, Time, Location, and Live-Streaming Information
Argentina will face Croatia on December 14 at 12:30 a.m. (Indian time) at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. Moreover, the Argentina vs. Croatia match will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India, and the event will be free to watch on Jio Cinema’s app and website.
