For Croatian fans, the first semi-final game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup did not go as planned. Argentina defeated their team 3-0 at the end of full time. Argentina finally retaliated for the 0-3 defeat of Croatia in the previous World Cup.
Argentina advanced to the 2022 FIFA World Cup final with this victory. In the final game of the tournament, they will face the winner of France vs. Morocco. Croatia, the previous FIFA World Cup runner-up, will face underdog France against Morocco for third place.
This World Cup is special for the followers of Lionel Messi since he said that it will be his last World Cup. Messi stunned his supporters once again by announcing that the 2022 FIFA World Cup final will be his last match for Argentina.
Lionel Messi has commanded the football field for over a decade and will want to end his career with the most prestigious championship he can win. His team will compete in the final on December 18, 2022 at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. The Argentine fans flocked to the streets of Buenos Aires after their stunning victory.
Argentina advances to the final thanks to Álvarez’s double against Croatia
Julián Álvarez scored twice for Argentina after breaking through the Croatian defense. Lionel Messi scored a penalty for his team, which was followed by goals from Julián Álvarez. On December 15, France will face Morocco in the second match of the semifinals.
Lionel Messi is the joint top scorer in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup, with five goals. He also leads the standings with three assists, making him the frontrunner for the player of the tournament award. Messi also became Argentina’s top scorer in the World Cup, with 11 goals surpassing Gabriel Batistuta.
In the final match, the two-time FIFA World Cup winners will face either France or Morocco. Argentina have done well so far in the competition and are a strong contender for the championship. Argentina fans hope to forget their World Cup loss in 2014.
Argentina will play its sixth World Cup final on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium. Meanwhile, Croatia, last runner-up in the world, suffered another disappointment in the semifinal. Luka Modric’s team will seek to win the match for third place and finish on the podium.
Morocco ready to make history against France
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The winner of the France VS Morocco clash will face Argentina in the most important game of the tournament on Sunday. The losing team will face Croatia on Saturday for third place. The Atlas Lions have played amazingly and have beaten teams like Spain, Belgium and Portugal.
France has the most goals (11) as well as the strongest offense. Kylian Mbappé and Oliver Giroud have scored five and four goals for their team. So far, Antonie Griezmann has the most assists (3) along with Messi and Bruno Fernandes. France is the favorite against Morocco with this type of attack.
France seem unstoppable even in the absence of world-class players like Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante. The defending champions are the favorites to win the FIFA World Cup for the second time in a row. Achraf Hakimi versus Kylian Mbappe will be a battle to watch in the decider.
Messi’s penalty against Croatia that gave Argentina the early lead:
