Croatia are through to the World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Brazil.Bruno Petkovic dramatically cancelled out Neymar's extra-time breakthrough to send the game to penalties and Croatia won the shootout 4-2, with Marquinhos missing the decisive spot-kick.Neymar equalled Pele's all-time goalscoring record or has he? We explain an odd discrepancy here but his World Cup dream is over.Croatia will now play Argentina for a place in the final.(Photo: Getty Images)
Croatia and Morocco missed out on a place in the World Cup final but are out to finish the tournament on a high.Zlatko Dalic's side were beaten 3-0 by a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina, while Morocco's adventure was ended by France but only after a hard-fought contest.The game takes place at the Khalifa International Stadium and kicks off at 3pm GMT, 10am EST and 7am PT stick with us for live updates.Croatia vs Morocco match previewWorld Cup final all you need to know
The 2022 World Cup final is here, with reigning champions France meeting Argentina in the tournament’s showpiece game.France ended Morocco’s resistance to maintain their bid to become only the third side to retain the trophy, while Argentina swept aside Croatia to keep alive their dream of a first title since 1986 and a first for Lionel Messi on his likely last World Cup appearance.The big game takes place at the Lusail Stadium and kicks off at 3pm GMT, which is 10am ET and 7am PT.Stay tuned for build-up, team news, analysis, live updates and reaction.World Cup final all you need to knowWorld Cup prize money broken downFrance team sickness explained: Who’s out?(Photo: Getty Images)
Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of Argentina vs. Croatia in the first semi-final of the World Cup in Qatar. The two sides meet knowing a place in the final is up for grabs, with the potential of being just one match away from lifting the trophy.Argentina are looking to reach their sixth World Cup final, while Croatia are hoping to write themselves into the history books as the fourth European nation to reach consecutive finals.Stay here for pre-match build-up, live updates and analysis throughout the game.(Photo: Getty Images)
Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of the Netherlands against Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.A brilliant attacking display saw the Netherlands beat the USMNT to reach this round, although they endured several shaky moments at the back. Argentina beat Australia to book their spot in the quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi in superb form. Follow here for live updates throughout the game. Background readingWorld Cup quarter-final scheduleWorld Cup knockout bracket(Photo: Getty Images)