This edition of the FIFA World Cup is really turning out to be a very memorable one for fans, who have already been treated to some thrilling matches and exciting finishes in the competition. This has been a tournament of unpredictability, sensational comebacks and historic moments. The quarterfinals are now done and dusted with four teams emerging as winners in their respective matches--Croatia, Argentina, Morocco and France. In this article, we shall take a look at the FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinal line-up along with the match date, venue and timings in IST (Indian Standard Time).  Tite Steps Down As Brazil Head Coach After FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal Defeat to Croatia

Croatia was the first team to enter the FIFA World Cup 2022 semifinals and they did so in spectacular fashion, eliminating title favourites Brazil, in a penalty shootout. Argentina then had to dig deep to fend off a spirited Netherlands effort in their quarterfinal match. France came out as winners with England being knocked out. The most surprising result, however, came with Morocco beating Portugal to eliminate the former European champions and make their way into the semifinal. The African nation has turned heads with their giant-killing performance and would now head to the semifinals where they will face red-hot France, aiming to get closer to a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina and Croatia clash in the first quarterfinal. Mesut Ozil Shares Supportive Message For Cristiano Ronaldo, Criticizes Negativity Around the Portuguese Superstar

FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal Schedule

Date Match Time (IST) Venue
December 14 Argentina vs Croatia 12:30 AM Lusail Iconic Stadium
December 15 France vs Morocco 12:30 AM Al Bayt Stadium

 

France are the defending champions in the competition and they would be aiming for their third World Cup title. But England stand in their way and it would be a very memorable quarterfinal match between the two sides. In the other quarterfinal, Portugal lock horns with Morocco, who have surprised one and all with their inspirational performance in FIFA World Cup 2022.

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