: Julián Álvarez scored his second goal of the night following a mesmerizing run and assist by Messi , who turned defender Joško Gvardiol near the touchline. Key Statistics
: Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a powerful penalty after Julián Álvarez was fouled by Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković.
Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on December 13, 2022, securing their place in the final. Tue, Dec 13 Argentina won! Match Highlights
Detailed match data from 365Scores and Fox Sports shows that while Croatia dominated possession, Argentina was far more efficient in front of goal. 3 Possession 61% Total Shots 12 Shots on Target 7 Corners 4 Fouls 15 Individual Performances