2022 World Cup expert picks, odds for Argentina vs. Croatia semifinal
New York TimesGoing into the World Cup, Lionel Messi and Argentina were in the spotlight as one of the favorites and the ongoing storyline of whether or not Messi could guide his country to a World Cup title. So far, Messi has delivered, but Argentina faces an experienced and irrepressible Croatia side in a semifinal on Tuesday. Argentina vs. Croatia Kickoff time: Tuesday 2 p.m. ET/7 p.m. GMT Venue: Lusail Stadium, Lusail How they got here: Argentina 1-2 L vs. Saudi Arabia 2-0 W vs. Mexico 2-0 W vs. Poland 2-1 W vs. Australia 2-2 D vs. Netherlands Croatia 0-0 D vs. Morocco 4-1 W vs. Canada 0-0 D vs. Belgium 1-1 D vs. Japan 1-1 D vs. Brazil Team To advance Goal total Argentina -275 O 2.5 Croatia +185 U 2.5 All odds from BetMGM. Pre-match reading Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties: The Messi pass, Martinez heroics and Weghorst causes havoc Croatia beat Brazil – Penalties, Neymar’s moment of genius and Gvardiol’s defence Tifo video: How Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup The Ultimate World Cup penalty guide: Takers, savers and success rates Expert Picks Writer Pick Ed Malyon Argentina Dan Santaromita Argentina Andrew DeWitt Argentina Jeff Rueter Argentina John Hayes Argentina