Argentina's players celebrate at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia. AFP
Argentina's supporters celebrate. AFP
Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrate after scoring. AP
Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric and Croatia's defender #06 Dejan Lovren react after losing 3-0. AFP
Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric attempts a shot at goal as Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi and Argentina's midfielder #20 Alexis Mac Allister try to block him. AFP
Argentina supporters wear t-shirts displaying portraits of Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (L) and late football legend Diego Maradona. AFP
Croatia's Luka Modric in action with Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister. Reuters
Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal with Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Nahuel Molina as Croatia's Josko Gvardiol, Dominik Livakovic and Borna Sosa look dejected. Reuters
Argentina's Julian Alvarez scores his side's second goal passing Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. AP
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 13: Nicolas Tagliafico of Argentina is challenged by Mario Pasalic of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Buda Mendes / Getty Images)
Argentina fans support two of the team's best players: Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. Getty Images
The scramble to capture Messi's moment. AFP
The stage is set for fireworks at Lusail Stadium. Getty Images
Supporters of Argentina, one wearing a mask of the nation's late footballing great Diego Maradona, are in loud spirits in the stadium. AFP
Luka Modric is Croatia's captain, playmaker and talisman. AFP
Lusail Stadium hosts the tournament's first semi-final. Getty Images
Kick-off is at 10pm (11pm UAE). Getty Images
Morocco's midfielder Hakim Ziyech faces France on Wednesday. AFP
France's Kylian Mbappe was quiet during France's win over England. He'll be hoping to rediscover his scintillating tournament form against Morocco on Wednesday. EPA
Croatia fans are at Souq Waqif, Doha, ahead of kick-off. EPA
They are in Qatar to watch their side take on Argentina in the first semi-final. EPA
Morocco supporters are also in good spirits ahead of their side's match on Wednesday. AP
Argentina fans have been enjoying barbecues outside their accommodation in Barwa Barahat Al Janoub. Reuters
The Doha Corniche. Reuters
Dromedaries have been a regular sight throughout the city during the World Cup. Reuters
The 'Al Hilm' is the official match ball that will be used in the semi-finals and final. AFP
Morocco coach Walid Regragui is two wins away from completing the greatest World Cup moment in Arab history. Reuters
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