ESPN.com · Dec 11, 2022
World Cup semifinals: Key team factors, predictions, schedule and more
Lionel Messi and Argentina will kick off the semifinals against Croatia on Dec. 13. Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesThe 2022 World Cup semifinals are here. After a thrilling round of 16 and quarterfinals, we're into the business end of the tournament with four teams remaining. There's plenty of star power, great matchups and top players who all have their eyes set on hoisting the trophy on Dec. 18.
The action begins Tuesday with Croatia and Argentina kicking off, then defending champions France take on underdogs Morocco a day later. But before the games begin, preview each team with key things to reaching the final, players to know and predictions from our ESPN writers.