Firm in their idea. Croatia has been consolidating itself as one of the best teams in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The team led by Luka Modric reacted greatly against Brazil in the quarter-finals and once again placed their name among the semi-finalists of the competition.
In that instance, the European team will face Argentina and hopes to reach its second consecutive final. In that sense, one of the first to speak out was coach Zlatko Dalic, who claimed not to be afraid of Lionel Scaloni's team. He even revealed his strategy for dealing with Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi was key in Argentina's victory against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Photo: EFE
'We won't do individual marking (Messi). We know how much he does, how much he likes to have the ball at his feet. The key to our defensive phase will be discipline. If we repeat the same as against Brazil, we have nothing to fear,' he said in a press conference.
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It should be noted that both teams will meet again after four years. In Russia 2018, the Chequered Ones defeated the Albiceleste 3-0; however, for Dalic, Tuesday's match will be very different.
'I have to make a detailed analysis of Argentina because until now I hadn't been focused on them. But it will be different from Russia because that was the group stage and this is the knockout stage. It is clear that a tough job awaits us, we will have to enter the game very focused,' he emphasized.
When and what time will Argentina vs. Croatia be played?
The match between Argentina vs. Croatia for the semi-final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be played on Tuesday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the Lusail Stadium.