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Argentina vs Croatia: Confirmed lineups as Julian Alvarez starts World Cup semi-final

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Argentina hope to reach their sixth World Cup final by beating the Checkered Ones.

Argentina take on Croatia in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. Lionel Messi and co hope to continue their impressive campaign by ending Croatia’s dream run.

The Albiceleste start the game with two changes compared to the lineup that defeated Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

Leandro Paredes will start for Argentina in midfield, while Nicolas Tagliafico has reclaimed his spot on the left-hand side of Argentina’s defence.

Let’s take a look at the two sides’ official lineups for the game.

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Argentina vs Croatia: Official Lineups

🇦🇷 Argentina XI: Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez.

🇭🇷 Croatia XI: Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Perisic.

Croatia starts the game with the same lineup that shocked Brazil on Friday. Let’s see if another South American giant will fall victim to Zlatko Dalic’s tactical plans tonight.

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