Argentina Faces Off Against Croatia in Qatar World Cup Clash Led by Lionel Messi and Luka Modric

Ronaldo, the Brazilian football legend, has backed France as the favourites to win the World Cup, stating that they have consistently backed up their status as the favourites in each match. The reigning champions will take on Morocco on Wednesday, aiming to take a step closer to defending their title.

Meanwhile, Argentina and Lionel Messi will face Croatia in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. The Argentine team's quarter-final win over the Netherlands was marked by a record 18 yellow cards and an on-field scuffle. Argentina players were seen teasing their distraught Dutch opponents before running off to celebrate after the hard-fought victory.

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic is confident that his team will have the energy and excitement for their semi-final match against Argentina. Dalic stated that Croatia does not have any injury issues and that the players do not feel tired. The coach is aiming for Tuesday's match to be remembered as the "greatest game" in the country's history.

With Luka Modric still leading the team at the age of 37, Croatia are on the verge of a second consecutive World Cup final. Croatia, who have not won a knockout game in normal time at a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup, have reached the last four again.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni defended his players' conduct, stating the game was played in a proper manner. Messi, currently 35, is hoping to guide Argentina into the final for the second time in 8 years, a feat that would crown a phenomenal career and emulate another Argentinian legend, the late Diego Maradona.

The match between France and Morocco has caught the imagination of a continent. Morocco has been backed by legions of followers in Qatar, and the demand for travel to Qatar for the match has been so great that Royal Air Maroc has announced it is laying on 30 additional return trips. France defender Raphael Varane has urged that there will be no complacency from the World Cup champions.

The second semi-final on Wednesday features reigning champions France against Morocco, the first African team to reach the last four of a World Cup. If Morocco can pull off an upset, it would be a historic moment for African football.

The semi-final pits South American flair against the guile of Luka Modric and Croatia's fighting spirit. The winner of this match will face either England or Denmark in the final. The World Cup final will be held on Sunday, with the winner taking home the coveted trophy.

Argentina Faces Off Against Croatia in Qatar World Cup Clash Led by Lionel Messi and Luka Modric