Published 12:18 IST, December 13th 2022

Argentina vs Croatia: H2H stats, starting XIs- Everything to know before FIFA WC semifinal

Know the head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and more important details ahead of Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final.

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Lionel Messi-led Argentina will face Croatia in semifinal of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Tuesday night. Argentine side hes into match on back of a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Nerlands after quarterfinals match concluded in a 2-2 draw. On or hand, Croatia defeated . 1 ranked team in FIFA rankings, Brazil by 4-2 in penalty shootout, after quarterfinal match ended in a 1-1 draw.

FIFA World Cup semifinals, Argentina vs Croatia: He-to-he stats

Argentina and Croatia have encountered each or a total of five times. While both teams stand neck to neck in he-to-he stats with two victories each, one match between m h ended in a goalless draw. In marquee football event, Argentina won against Croatia by 1-0 in ir first encounter in 1998, whereas Croatia won 3-0 in 2018 edition of tournament.

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FIFA World Cup semifinals, Argentina vs Croatia: Full squs, possible starting lineups

Argentina

  • Goalkeepers: Emilia Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Franco Armani
  • Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Germán Pezzella, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Marcos Acuña, Nicolás Tagliafico, Juan Foyth
  • Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis MacAllister, Guido Rodríguez, Alejandro Gómez, Enzo Fernández, Exequiel Palacios
  • Forwards: Ángel Di María, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez, Nicolás González, Joaquín Correa, Paulo Dybala, Lionel Messi

Croatia

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  • Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Ivica Ivušić, Ivo Grbić
  • Defenders: Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barišić, Josip Juravić, Joško Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Josip Stanišić Martin Erlić, Josip Šutalo
  • Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Marcelo Brozović, Mario Pašalić, Nikola Vlašić, Lovro Majer, Kristijan Jakić, Luka Sučić
  • Forwards: Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Bru Petković, Mislav Oršić, Ante Budimir, Marko Livaja

Argentina’s possible starting lineup: Martinez (GK),  Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico,  De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Alvarez, Messi, Di Maria

Croatia’s possible starting lineup: Livakovic (GK), Juravic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Pasalic, Kramaric, Perisic

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Where will be Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup semifinal played?

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal between Argentina and Croatia will be played at Lusail Stium in Qatar.

When will Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal begin?

FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal between Argentina and Croatia is scheduled to begin at 12:30 AM IST on Wednesday.

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How to watch Argentina vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal?

live streaming of FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal between Argentina and Croatia will be available for free on Jio Cinema website and app. semifinal will be telecasted on Sports 18 channel.

12:18 IST, December 13th 2022