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Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals

Argentina plays Croatia in the first World Cup semifinal match and the winner will face either defending champion France or Morocco in Sunday’s final at Lusail Stadium

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soccer craze, pride grip Croatia before Argentina semifinal

Christmas is close but the World Cup semifinal between Croatia and Argentina is closer

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luka Modrić, the other living legend seeking World Cup redemption

Lionel Messi isn't the only fading star chasing World Cup glory — Luka Modrić also wants to end his international career on the highest of h...

DECEMBER 13, 2022

10 most important players still in World Cup 2022

These are the 10 players that can make the biggest impact on their teams as the World Cup semifinals get underway.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

An angry Lionel Messi is good for Argentina — and scary for opponents

A new, more fiery version of Lionel Messi has arrived. And that's a scary proposition for those set to face Argentina.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Argentina-Croatia semifinal

Here's how to bet the Argentina-Croatia match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and an expert pick from Jason McIntyre

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Penalty takers are finding success down the middle at World Cup 2022

If this World Cup has taught penalty takers anything, it's that shooting straight down the middle is a safe bet.

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Perisic looks to seize the big moment again at the World Cup

Luka Modric isn’t the only player for the big occasion in the Croatia squad

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scaloni defends players' behavior against Dutch at World Cup

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has dismissed criticism of his players’ behavior during the feisty World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands and says it is “out of touch...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi, Modric get Argentina, Croatia to World Cup semifinals

Tears are flowing from soccer’s biggest superstars as they make emotional exits from what might be their last World Cup

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé to face good friend Hakimi in World Cup semifinal

Kylian Mbappé is going to meet his good friend Achraf Hakimi again at this World Cup

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FIFA charges Argentina for disorder at World Cup vs. Netherlands

FIFA has opened a disciplinary case against Argentina after a heated World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands.

DECEMBER 10, 2022

FIFA charges Argentina for disorder at World Cup match

FIFA opens a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players’ actions during a contentious World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koeman's next in Dutch bench after World Cup exit

Now it’s Ronald Koeman’s turn to hop on the Netherlands’ coaching merry-go-round

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dutch eliminated from World Cup in Louis van Gaal's finale

The Netherlands remains without a World Cup title, losing to Argentina 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 2-2 draw in the quarterfinals

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martinez is Argentina's shootout star again at World Cup

Emiliano Martinez pulled up his shorts and danced a jig in front of Argentina’s fans

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

US soccer journalist Grant Wahl dies at World Cup

Grant Wahl, an American journalist who helped grow the popularity of soccer in the U.S. and reported on some of the biggest stories in the sport, dies while covering a World Cup ma...

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi on rally vs. Netherlands: ‘We have a weight off our shoulders’

Lionel Messi went as far as to suggest that there could have been some divine intervention involved in Saturday's win – from Argentina icon...

DECEMBER 10, 2022

World Cup Daily: Argentina, Croatia advance after exciting finishes

Croatia continues to play up to its competition while Lionel Messi keeps Argentina in contention. Here’s everything that happened at the Wor...

DECEMBER 10, 2022

World Cup Now: Messi's brilliance, Argentina defense key in victory

Lionel Messi and Argentina overcame the Netherlands in a penalty shootout, advancing to the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Lionel Messi moves one step closer with Argentina's wild win over Netherlands

Two more wins, and a large proportion of the soccer-loving global public won't just be calling Lionel Messi one of the best of this generati...

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Netherlands vs. Argentina highlights: Argentina advances in thriller

Argentina defeated the Netherlands in a thrilling World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday. Here are the highlights!

DECEMBER 9, 2022