ARG 3–0 CRO (FT) | Argentina vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 Result and Highlights: Argentina Through to the Final, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez on Target

What a win this is for Argentina! They have been dominant in this game powered by a brilliant performance from none other than the magic man Lionel Messi! Julian Alvarez is one star to watch out for Argentina in the future. While Argentina have been sensational, one has to applaud Croatia for their brilliant run in the competition! Argentina will now have to wait and watch to find out who they face in the final when France and Morocco take on each other in the second semifinal. 

And Argentina are into the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 with a dominant 3-0 win over Croatia! Lionel Messi opened the floodgates with a strike from the penalty and Julian Alvarez netted a brace to help the two-time champions enter the final for the sixth time and first since 2014! 

Luka Modric has been substituted and it is curtains for him at FIFA World Cup 2022. The stellar midfielder has inspired his side to the semis and walks off with the crowd and commentators appreciating him. Lovro Majer comes on in his place. 

Argentina have introduced Paulo Dybala for his first appearance of the FIFA World Cup 2022. He would be looking to make an impact in the remaining time for Argentina. 

Argentinaaaaa! They have another and Lionel Messi has produced another piece of magic! Julian Alvarez pounces on the opportunity by the star man and Argentina are 3-0 ahead! They have one foot in the final now! Messi made a terrific run and put the ball on a platter for Alvarez, who does not make any mistake in adding Argentina's third of the night. The youngster has a much-earned brace to his name! 

Argentina have made a defensive change with Lisandro Martinez replacing Leandro Paredes. The two-time champions would hope to hold on to their lead with half an hour's play remaining. 

Croatia have begin the second half on a positive note with them once again trying to hold much of the ball. Argentina have been in this situation before and would want to ideally add one more to their score.

The action has begun in the second half of this FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal. Croatia have made two changes and would look to attack from the get go while Argentina will aim to continue the good work they have done so far.

Lionel Messi, with that goal from the penalty spot, has become Argentina's all-time top-scorer in World Cups, surpassing Gabriel Batistuta. 

What a first half it has been! Croatia applied early pressure, holding much of the ball but Argentina, who threatened to pose some questions on the counter-attack, found the opener when Dominik Livakovic fouled Julian Alvarez inside the box. Alvarez then once again produced a solo effort to double Argentina's lead within few minutes of the opener.

Argentina have another and it is Julian Alvarez, who produced a stunning effort to leave no chance for Dominik Livakovic! Argentina lead 2-0 and Croatia are under pressure here! 

With that hit, Lionel Messi is now the top-scorer of the FIFA World Cup 2022! Argentina have the advantage! What a strike that was from the penalty spot! 

Goal! And it is Lionel Messi! The experienced star has given his side the lead after Dominik Livakovic fouled Julian Alvarez! 

Argentina looking more vulnerable on the counter but have started to attack more after Croatia's early pressure. Enzo Fernandez earlier attempted a shot that missed the target by not much, although it was punched away by Dominik Livakovic.

Croatia have had much of the possession in this clash while Argentina have looked to attack on the counter. It has been a highly entertaining match so far. 

The action has begun at the Lusail Stadium between Argentina and Croatia! A massive crowd has gathered to witness this exciting match.

The lineups for both teams are out. Check them here.

Hello and welcome to the first semifinal of FIFA World Cup 2022 between Argentina and Croatia. Both teams have had sensational runs and would aim to get one step closer to the title. Lionel Messi's dream of winning the World Cup is still alive and the star man would be very keen on adding that trophy to his glittering cabinet. Luka Modric's Croatia on the other hand, will hope to continue their sensational run. Who is winning it? Stay tuned to find out!