FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals 2022: Argentina and Croatia are just two steps away from the World Cup title after defeating Netherlands and Brazil. On Wednesday (December 14), Argentina and Croatia will meet for the third time in the history of the FIFA World Cup. Argentina star Lionel Messi is playing his last World Cup and this is his last chance to win the title for the first time.
Team news
After receiving their second yellow cards of the tournament against the Netherlands, Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel were suspended from Argentina’s squad.
No Croatian players were suspended and no injuries were reported.
Head to Head Statistics
Argentina vs Croatia head-to-head record
Argentina and Croatia have faced each other five times since 1994 in three friendlies, with the two opponents winning one each and the other ending in a goalless draw.
The two countries have faced each other in World Cup games in 1998 and 2018.
Croatia last met Argentina in the 2018 World Cup with Croatia winning (3-0), while Argentina topped them two decades ago with a 1-0 win at the World Cup.
Argentina vs Croatia matches at a glance
Argentina won: 2
Croatia won: 2
Tee draw: 1
Argentina Goals: 5
Croatia Goals: 7
Argentina vs Croatia Match History
June 4, 1994: Argentina 0-0 Croatia (International Friendly)
June 26, 1998: Argentina 1-0 Croatia (FIFA World Cup)
March 1, 2006: Argentina 2–3 Croatia (International Friendly)
November 12, 2014: Argentina v Croatia (International Friendly)
June 21, 2018: Argentina 0-3 Croatia (FIFA World Cup)
Argentina squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez, Jeronimo Rulli, Franco Armani
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Christian Romero, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Juan Faith
Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis McAllister, Guido Rodriguez, Alejandro Gomez, Enzo Fernandez, Xquel Palacios
Forwards: Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Joaquin Correa, Paulo Dybala, Lionel Messi
Croatia squad
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic, Ivica Ivusic, Ivo Grbic.
Defenders: Domagoz Vida, Dejan Lovren, Borna Baricic, Josip Juranovic, Josko Guardiol, Borna Sosa, Josip Stanicic, Martin Erlic, Josip Sutalo.
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Matthew Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Lvro Majar, Kristijan Jackic, Luka Susic.
Forwards: Ivan Perisic, Andrzej Kramric, Bruno Petkovic, Mislav Orsic, Ante Budimir, Marko Livaja.
Argentina’s probable starting lineup:
E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Fernandez, DePaul, McAllister; Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez
Croatia Probable Starting Lineup:
Livakovic; Juranovic, Guardiol, Lovren, Sosa; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Perisic
Argentina vs Croatia Match Prediction (Who is Stronger?)
It will be an interesting match, as Argentina was very strong against the Netherlands and Croatia, who could not beat Belgium and Morocco in the group stage but won with the Brazilians.
The truth is that the Croatian team cannot be ignored, as they already won four years ago by playing well against Argentina, reached the final against France and were very solid in defence.
But the question is, can Croatia eliminate both Brazil and Argentina? Anything is possible at this World Cup, but it looks like it will be a huge challenge for Croatia, with this game being Messi’s last chance to win the trophy.
Argentina vs Croatia Match Probable Score:
Argentina 2 – 1 Croatia
When is Argentina vs Croatia game?
Argentina vs Croatia semi-final match is going to be held on Wednesday, December 14 at 1 pm Bangladesh time.
Where will Argentina vs Croatia semifinal?
The semi-final match between Croatia and Argentina will be held at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar.
How to Watch Argentina vs Croatia Live?
Arjentna vs Croatia live: Argentina vs Croatia match will be broadcasted live by two TV channels of Bangladesh, these two channels are named-
- T sports
- Gazi Tv
UK: ITV One and ITV Hub
US: Fox Sports, Telemundo and Peacock
Australia: SBS and SBS On Demand
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