World Cup 2022 day 24: Schedule, match and what to expect

Here's what is going on on day 24 of the World Cup when the primary semifinal takes place.

Croatia tackle Argentina within the first semifinal of the World Cup [Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera]

Match schedule:

• Argentina vs Croatia – Lusail Stadium 10pm (19:00 GMT)

Crew information:

• Argentina can be with out full-backs Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel as a consequence of suspensions. Nicolás Tagliafico is predicted to take Acuna’s place within the beginning XI.
• Croatia have a full-strength squad for the semifinal, with Borna Sosa and Mislav Orsic each accessible for the sport after lacking the quarterfinal in opposition to Brazil as a consequence of sickness.

What to anticipate:

• Argentina have been using on the genius of their captain, Lionel Messi. He has been concerned in six of the 9 targets they’ve scored on this World Cup and their probabilities of victory relaxation closely on him.
• Croatia’s energy lies of their tenacity. Since 2018, they've but to win a knockout recreation in 90 minutes in main competitions they usually have perfected the artwork of grounding out outcomes.
• Each groups’ midfields are adept at breaking down opposition momentum and that might make the semifinal a scrappy affair.

Gamers and matchups to control:

• Targets could also be at a premium on this recreation however with Messi and Croatia’s Luka Modric on the pitch, the genius quotient of the sport can be excessive.
• Messi vs Josef Gvardiol, Croatia’s defensive linchpin and Modric vs Rodrigo de Paul, Argentina’s midfield lieutenant would be the two key battles to maintain a watch out for.

Path to the semifinal:

• Argentina topped their group and overcame Australia 2-1 within the spherical of 16. Towards the Netherlands within the quarterfinal, they went 2-0 up earlier than being pegged again by the Dutch in harm time. They finally prevailed to win on penalties.
• Croatia completed second of their group behind Morocco and defeated Japan on penalties within the spherical of 16. They knocked out favourites Brazil within the quarterfinal, once more on penalties.

Face to face:

• Argentina wins: 2
• Croatia wins: 2
• Attracts: 1

The groups final met within the group phases of the 2018 World Cup the place Croatia received 3-0.