Argentina vs Croatia

Croatia fit become di fourth European nation to reach consecutive World Cup finals afta Italy, Netherlands and Germany.

Dis na di third World Cup meeting between Argentina and Croatia, and first for di knockout stages. Mislav Orsic enta for Borna Sosa 56mins: Julian Alvarez attempt to find im teammate wit a short pass into di box. Mario Pasalic enta for Nikola Vlasic. Argentina 2-0 Croatia Argentina vs Croatia head to head Argentina 0-0 Croatia Paulo Dybala enta for Julian Alvarez Exequiel Palacios enta for Rodrigo de Paul. Juan Foyth for enta Nahuel Molina Angel Correa enta for Alexis Mac Allister. Argentina 3-0 Croatia

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continued Tuesday on FOX, with Argentina rolling past Croatia into the final. Here are the top plays!

[ Paris SG](/stories/soccer/neymar-stretchered-off-with-ankle-injury-ahead-of-bayern-second-leg) ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup-men-l61-vs-l62-dec-17-2022-game-boxscore-97040)). ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup-men-w61-vs-w62-dec-18-2022-game-boxscore-97096)), while Croatia will play Saturday against the loser of the match between France and Morocco in the third-place game ( [10 a.m. [ English Premier League](/stories/soccer/weston-mckennie-debuts-leeds-united-juventus-us-mens-national-team) [here](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/how-to-watch-the-2022-world-cup-on-fox-times-channels-full-match-schedule). [ United States](/stories/soccer/jesse-marsch-headed-for-southampton-out-of-running-for-usmnt-manager) Messi delivers an assist on another Álvarez goal! [ English Premier League](/stories/soccer/chelsea-meets-with-psg-over-potential-neymar-transfer) 69': Goal! With the goal, Messi became Argentina's all-time leading World Cup goal scorer. [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/alexis-mac-allister-2-player), but it was saved by [Dominik Livaković](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/dominik-livakovic-player). [France](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/england-men-team) or [ Morocco](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/morocco-men-team) in Sunday's final ( [10 a.m.

Messi scores one and sets up two as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup 2022 final.

Messi turned, jigged along the goal line, and passed it off for Alvarez to finish. Luka Modric did what he does best, commanding the midfield and leading by example. Another special moment from probably the best player to ever play this game. Livakovic reached for the ball and challenged the player. [Lionel Messi](/sports/2022/12/13/messi-fans-say-world-cup-is-a-matter-of-time) — who else? Ivan Perisic failed to catch Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez off the line, the counter was sprung, the players hurtled down the pitch, and Julian Alvarez found himself one-on-one with Croatia’s goalkeeper, Dominik Livakovic.

Get a report of the Argentina vs. Croatia 2022 FIFA World Cup, Semifinals football match.

I imagine it must be crazy." We are going to play one more final, we are going to enjoy all of this." "Today we are experiencing something spectacular. [Dominik Livakovic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/187946/Dominik-Livakovic) in the box for a penalty, with Messi on hand to convert. "Throughout the World Cup it has been incredible what we have experienced. "I don't know if it's my best World Cup, it's been a long time I've been enjoying.

Lionel Messi produced an inspired performance as Argentina swept aside Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup final and keep alive their dream of a first ...

[Result: Argentina 3-0 Croatia](https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/argentina-vs-croatia-world-cup-2022-live-score-updates-result/ldoUqeyrESKt/) [France](https://theathletic.com/football/team/france/) or [Morocco](https://theathletic.com/football/team/morocco/) left in the way of immortality. [Neymar](https://theathletic.com/football/player/neymar-agYNXA8EZeXr5nNQ/)’s tears after a shootout and [Argentina](https://theathletic.com/football/team/argentina/) ousting the [Netherlands](https://theathletic.com/football/team/netherlands/) after a bad-tempered affair. [Dominik Livakovic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/dominik-livakovic-untm6fqfxyjVSOOR/) after the Croatian goalkeeper had brought down Alvarez. [Julian Alvarez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/julian-alvarez-s7XcWPajmHg12zuq/)’s two goals (39, 69) with a mesmerising run. [Lionel Messi](https://theathletic.com/football/player/lionel-messi-HlEFpLdbHt68CnvJ/) produced an inspired performance as [Argentina swept aside Croatia 3-0 to reach the World Cup final](https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/argentina-vs-croatia-world-cup-2022-live-score-updates-result/ldoUqeyrESKt/) and keep alive their dream of a first triumph since 1986.

Argentina reached the World Cup final for the first time since 2014 with a 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia as Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez starred.

He thrashes his spot-kick into the top of the net. Messi makes no mistake against the penalty expert Livakovic! Alvarez now has four goals at the World Cup, the most from an Argentina player under the age of 22 since Gonzalo Higuain in 2010. Alvarez is sent one-on-one with Livakovic and chips a finish past the keeper before being flattened. Out of nowhere, the Croatian defence is breached! In contrast, Messi produced a moment of sublime attacking artistry for Argentina’s third.

Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Croatia for a spot in the final of the World Cup on Tuesday.

Argentina v Croatia for a spot in the final of the World Cup. And that tenuous link brings the Warm-up nicely to the filthiest, most horrendous act of beauty on a football pitch by the aforementioned Juan Roman. Neither - in their time at the club - have performed to a level they are capable of. Some of it was founded in the perceived mistreatment of Juan Roman Riquelme by Louis van Gaal when he was Barcelona manager. It seems unlikely that Felix would agree to the switch, Box two: he is able - see his Real Madrid side who won La Decima - to design a tactical system to house the most top-heavy of attacking sides in a coherent, functional shape. Box one: he is a cup manager - that is where the lion's share of his success has come from. He has a strong relationship with the Villa ownership after doing the deal for Unai Emery to be appointed as manager." Further, Ancelotti would be open to taking on the role at the end of the current season. And it has made them the most watchable team at the most watched event in the world. If there is an international squad less suited to Mourinho-ball, then the Warm-Up is yet to see them. Yet, as the match edged towards its 90th minute - and moments after Wout Weghorst had cut the arrears in half - a lack of composure set in amongst Messi's Argentina.