In pics | Messi's 2022 World Cup journey so far as he advances to another final

Lionel Messi was at his best as he guided Argentina to the FIFA World Cup 2022 final, in Qatar, as the 2014 runners-up beat Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final on Wednesday (December 14).

Lionel Messi's splendid run & assist goes viral during Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in FIFA WC SF - Watch

Lionel Messi-starrer Argentina is set to take on Croatia in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition on Wednesday (December 14). Ahead of the match, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni gave a cryptic hint on Messi's international future after the end of the FIFA WC in Qatar.

'That's important for us...': Argentina coach gives cryptic hint on Lionel Messi's int'l future post FIFA WC

After a riveting group stage and Round of 16, the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, lived up to expectations. The stage is now set for the semi-finals before the marquee finale takes place on December 18.

Exclusive: Croatia will restrict Lionel Messi from having the best game of his life in SF 1, says Igor Stimac

Two superstars of modern football go head-to-head in what will be the last dance for either Lionel Messi or Luka Modric in international football. Two-time champions Argentina take on 2018 finalists Croatia in the first semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup this evening. 1998 World Cup semi-finalist and current coach of the Indian Men's National Team Igor Stimac sets up the big game.

FIFA World Cup Semi-final: Argentina vs Croatia

Croatia are hoping Argentina's bad-tempered World Cup quarter-final qualification over the Netherlands with 16 yellow cards and one red will not spill over into Tuesday's semi-final, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Monday.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi final: If we win, it'd be the greatest Croatian match ever, says coach Zlatko Dalic

Ahead of the much-awaited first semi final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Croatia and Argentina, Croatian striker Bruno Petkovic said his team’s tactics will revolve around taking down Argentina as a team and not just Lionel Messi.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi final: Argentina is not just about Lionel Messi – Croatian striker Bruno Petkovic