Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022, Semi-Final Highlights: Lionel Messi Teams Up With Alvarez To Fire Argentina To 6th World Cup Final

FIFA World Cup 2022 Argentina and Croatia Semi-Final Highlights: A Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina thumped 2018 runners-up Croatia 3-0 to set up a World Cup final against either France or Morocco.

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Updated:December 14, 2022 02:50 AM IST

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Argentina and Croatia Semi-Final: Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 in the semi-final.© AFP

FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs Croatia Highlights: Two goals from Julian Alvarez and one from Lionel Messi guided Argentina to a 3-0 win over Croatia in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Lusail Stadium on Wednesday (IST). With this win, the Lionel Messi-led side has stormed into the final of the tournament and will be facing either France or Morocco. This is Argentina's sixth entry into the World Cup final overall and their second in eight years. The loss has closed the doors for the 2018 runners-up Croatia, and they will now be facing the loser of the second semi-final in the third-place play-off.

Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Football Match between Argentina and Croatia straight from the Lusail Stadium:

December14202202:49 (IST)
FIFA WC: Thank you
That's it for today! Tomorrow the second finalist will be decided. Either defending champion France or surprise package Morocco will face Argentina in the final! We will cover that game live. Do join us!
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December14202202:46 (IST)
FIFA WC: Messi on a mission
Messi, 35, who suffered defeat to Germany in the 2014 final, is desperate to crown his extraordinary career by winning his first World Cup and bringing Argentina a third title to add to those won in 1978 and 1986.
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December14202202:45 (IST)
FIFA WC: Record for Messi
It was Messi's fifth goal of the tournament, making him joint top-scorer with France's Kylian Mbappe. His 11th career goal -- in a record-equalling 25th World Cup appearance -- also took him past Gabriel Batistuta as Argentina's all-time World Cup top scorer.
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December14202202:35 (IST)
FIFA WC: Argentina beat Croatia
Argentina defeat Croatia 3-0 in the semi-final match and storm into the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Julian Alvarez scored a brace while Lionel Messi scored the opener as Argentina clearly dominated the game.
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December14202202:22 (IST)
FIFA WC: 5 mins of stoppage time
The stoppage time for the second-half of the first semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia is 5 minutes. Argentina have clearly dominated the game as they have taken a 3-0 lead.
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December14202202:19 (IST)
FIFA WC: Alexis Mac Allister misses the target
Argentina miss out on a chance to take a 3-0 lead as Alexis Mac Allister unleashes a shot towards the target but thee ball wide of the right post.
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December14202202:12 (IST)
FIFA WC: Croatia made changes
In the last 10 minutes of the game, Croatia make some changes in their lineup. Luka Modric gets replaced by Lovro Majer.
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December14202202:09 (IST)
FIFA WC: Ivan Perisic misses the target
Ivan Perisic delivers a shot towards the target but the ball goes over the crossbar and Croatia miss out on a golden opportunity to get a goal.
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December14202202:04 (IST)
FIFA WC: GOAL
GOAL!!! Julian Alvarez strikes twice as he provides Argentina with their third goal of the night. He gets an assist from Lionel Messi and easily dodges goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.
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December14202201:57 (IST)
FIFA WC: Messi hold the opponent
Argentina star Lionel Messi tries to hold one of his opponents and referee Daniele Orsato has clear sight of the incident and immediately stops the play.
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December14202201:49 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Julian Alvarez
Referee Daniele Orsato wastes no time and signals a foul after Argentina's Julian Alvarez recklessly brings an opponent down while trying to snatch the ball.
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December14202201:48 (IST)
FIFA WC: No goal for Argentina
Argentina's Lionel receives a good pass and fires a shot towards the target. However, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic makes a brilliant effort and stops the goal from close range. Argentina in 2-0 lead.
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December14202201:41 (IST)
FIFA WC: Luka Modric misses the target
Croatia's Luka Modric delivers the ball into the penalty area from a free-kick. However, Argentina goalkeeper makes a good effort and deny Croatia an easy goal.
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December14202201:38 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Nicolas Otamendi
Referee Daniele Orsato wastes no time and signals a foul after Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi slides between the feet of an opposition player and brings him down.
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December14202201:35 (IST)
FIFA WC: We are back underway
Hello and welcome back to the second-half of semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia. Argentina are in 2-0 lead and Croatia need to redeem themselves in order to win the game.
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December14202201:21 (IST)
FIFA WC: Half-time
This marks the end of the first-half of the semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia. The Lionel Messi-side have taken 2-0 lead over Croatia. Messi and Julian Alvarez provided Argentina with the breakthroughs.
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December14202201:17 (IST)
FIFA WC: 4 mins of stoppage time
The stoppage time for the first-half of the semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia in 4 minutes. Argentina clearly dominated the game so far as they have taken 2-0 lead over Croatia.
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December14202201:14 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good save from Dominik Livakovic
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister receives a good pass from the corner and produces a good header towards the target. However, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic makes a comfortable save to deny Argentina their third goal.
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December14202201:11 (IST)
FIFA WC: GOAL
GOAL!!!! Few minutes after the first goal, Julian Alvarez provides Argentina with their second breakthrough of the night. After receiving a pass, Alvarez makes his way through the defenders and places the ball into the nets.
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December14202201:05 (IST)
FIFA WC: GOAL
GOAL!!! Lionel Messi perfectly capitalizes on the given opportunity and converts the penalty into a goal. He brilliantly places the ball towards the target and leaves Dominik Livakovic completely bamboozled.
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December14202201:03 (IST)
FIFA WC: Yellow card to Dominik Livakovic
Referee Daniele Orsato signals a yellow card to Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, after he commits a foul while defending a goal. Argentina get a penalty kick.
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December14202201:01 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good defence from Croatia
Argentina's Rodrigo de Paul unleashes a shot inside the box but he fails to find any of his teammates. Croatia defenders get the ball and easily avert the coming threat.
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December14202200:58 (IST)
FIFA WC: Enzo Fernandez misses the target
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez creates a good opportunity to score and fires a brilliant shot towards the right side of the goal. However, his effort goes in vain as goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic makes an easy save.
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December14202200:53 (IST)
FIFA WC: Croatia enjoying possesion
In the 22 minutes of the game so far, Croatia have been keeping the majority of possession on the field. Both the teams are trying hard but no goals have been scored yet.
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December14202200:48 (IST)
FIFA WC: Croatia miss the corner-kick
Croatia's Dejan Lovren gets a cross in the box and unleashes a shot towards the target. However, the ball goes off the pitch and Croatia miss out on a good chance to score.
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December14202200:38 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Mario Pasalic
Referee Daniele Orsato wastes no time and signals a foul after Croatia's Mario Pasalic commits a rough tackle and brings an opponent down.
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December14202200:36 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good save from Dominik Livakovic
Rodrigo de Paul delivers a good pass into the opposition's box but goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic makes a comfortable save to deny Argentina a chance to goal.
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December14202200:31 (IST)
FIFA WC: We are underway
The semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Argentina and Croatia begins now, at the Lusail Stadium. Croatia will be taking the kick-off.
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December14202200:24 (IST)
FIFA WC: Time for the national anthem
Players of both the teams are out on the field for their respective national anthems. The semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia will begin soon at the Lusail Stadium.
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December14202200:02 (IST)
FIFA WC: Daniele Orsato named as the referee
The referee for the semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia is Daniele Orsato. The match will begin at 12:30 AM. Stay tuned for live updates.
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December13202223:49 (IST)
FIFA WC: Bruno Petkovic starts on bench again
Forward Bruno Petkovic, whose late goal in extra-time forced the game into a penalty shoot-out, starts on the bench again.
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December13202223:42 (IST)
FIFA WC: Croatia name unchanged team
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December13202223:36 (IST)
FIFA WC: Messi equals world record
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December13202223:27 (IST)
FIFA WC: Here are the lineups
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December13202223:19 (IST)
FIFA WC: Throwback video for Messi and Modric
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December13202223:13 (IST)
FIFA WC: It's Messi vs Modric
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December13202223:02 (IST)
FIFA WC: Morocco's fantastic run
Morocco had a memorable run at the FIFA World Cup 2022 so far. After staying unbeatable in the group stages, Morocco continued the same momentum in the Round of 16 and quarterfinal matches.
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December13202222:49 (IST)
FIFA WC: Messi eyes finale seat
After defeating Netherlands in the quarterfinals, the Lionel Messi-led Argentina are all set to take on Croatia in the semi-final clash.
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December13202222:31 (IST)
FIFA World Cup: Hello and welcome!
The first semi-final of this World Cup will start in less than two hours! Follow all the live updates here
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