Argentina and Croatia Semifinal Lineups Revealed... Messi vs Modric Showdown

Modric (left) and Messi [Image source=AFP Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] Lionel Messi (35) of Argentina and Luka Modri? (35) of Croatia face off in a fierce battle on the World Cup semifinal stage.

The two teams will compete in the '2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup Semifinal' match at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, at 4 a.m. on the 14th (Korean time).

Argentina has deployed a 4-4-2 formation. Juli?n ?lvarez, Lionel Messi, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fern?ndez, Rodrigo De Paul, Nicol?s Tagliafico, Nicol?s Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina, and Emiliano Mart?nez will take the field.

Croatia is using a 4-3-3 formation. Ivan Peri?i?, Andrej Kramari?, Mario Pa?ali?, Luka Modri?, Marcelo Brozovi?, Mateo Kova?i?, Borna Sosa, Jo?ko Gvardiol, Dejan Lovren, Josip Juranovi?, and Dominik Livakovi? are starting.

Both teams are desperate for the championship. Argentina reached the final in the 2014 Brazil World Cup but finished as runners-up after losing to Germany. Croatia, who caused a sensation by reaching the final in the previous 2018 Russia World Cup, also finished second after losing to France.

Both teams are challenging for the championship trophy once again. The ace players of both teams, who are effectively playing their last match, are also drawing attention. Messi is leading Argentina in pursuit of their first title in 36 years since 1986, while Modri? is aiming for Croatia's first-ever World Cup victory.

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