The Semi finalist fixtures for the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar has been confirmed.
This year's edition of the FIFA competition has seen several upsets with several favourite teams exiting the tournament.
On Friday December 9th 2022, Croatia booked their spot in the semi final after the eliminated Brazil after a penalty shoot out.
The Seleaco had taken the lead during the extra time when Neymar scroed his 77 goal in his international career.
But Petrovic came off the bench to score the equaliser in the closing stages and forced the game into penalty.
Croatia goalkeeper saved Brazil first penalty taken by Rodrygo while Marquinhos struck the post.
In the later fixture in the evening, Argentina advanced to the semi's after hard fought win over Netherlands in penalty shoot out.
The game finished 2-2 at the end of 120 minutes and was decided in a penalty.
Netherlands captain Virgil Van Dijk missed his spot kick while Argentina scored all kicks.
On Saturday December 10th, Morocco became the first African team to reach semi final after ty defeated Portgual 1-0.
Yousef Elnesri header in the first half was enough to send Fernando Santos men out of the World Cup.
While France who are the defending champion recorded 2-1 win over England.
Goals from Aurélien Tchouameni and Oliver Giroud ensured that Les Blues claimed victory despite Harry Kane scoring a penalty and missing another in the 77 minutes.
Argentina will play Croatia in the World Cup semifinals, and France will play Morocco.
On Tuesday, Croatia will play Argentina, and on Wednesday, France will play Morocco.
The championship game will take place on Sunday, December 18.
Semi final fixture
Argentina vs Croatia (Tuesday December 13th)
France vs Morocco (Wednesday December 14th)
All the semi final fixtures are expected to kick off at 8pm GMT
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