FIFA World Cup 2022 - Argentina storm into their sixth World Cup final by defeating Croatia 3-0 in the first semi-final at Lusail stadium in Qatar.
It was Lionel Messi's 5th tournament who broke the deadlock with a goal from the spot in the thirty fourth minute. Argentina scored 2-0 up at the halftime break.
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to help Argentina become the first team to reach the FIFA World Cup 2022 finals in Qatar.
Julian Alvarez scored two goals while Lionel Messi scored a goal and produced a stunning assist to beat Croatia by 3-0.
Julian Alvarez become the second Argentina player who scored four goals at World Cup 2022 after Gonzalo Higuain scored four goals in 2010 World Cup.
Argentina now will face France or Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final on Sunday , as they both will face each other in semi-final on Thursday.
It was an emotional night for Argentina fans, coach Scaloni was seen bursting into tears and he walked straight to Messi, gave him a warm hug after win over Croatia.
Argentina coach Scaloni told media after the match. "Every time he (Messi) plays it's a huge source of motivation for his teammates. There's nothing left to say about Messi, it's a privilege to have him.