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FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal: Teams, dates, venue, and everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup 2022 is steadily reaching its climax, with the semi-finals about to begin. France, Croatia, Argentina, and Morocco are the four teams that will play in the semi-finals.

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FIFA World Cup 2022 has so far witnessed thrilling matches as it was a roller-coaster ride for many teams. With many upsets in the ongoing world cup in Qatar, four teams have reached the semi-finals, which will decide the two finalists.

Morocco, France, Argentina, and Croatia will play against each other.

What are the venue, dates, and complete fixture of the semi-finals?


The stage for the semi-finals has been set. Four teams, France, Argentina, Croatia, and Morocco, will be vying against each other to enter the last round of this tournament. Morocco will be the first African nation to play the semi-final and compete against the defending champions France, after the former defeated star-studded Portugal in the quarterfinals.

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The FIFA World Cup 2022 is nearing its Round of 16 stage as the group stages in Qatar come to an end.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is nearing its Round of 16 stage as the group stages in Qatar come to an end.
For the first phase, the 32 teams competing at the Qatar 2022 World Cup were split into eight groups, ranging from Group A to H. The top two teams from each group advance to the FIFA World Cup 2022 Round of 16, the start of the knockout stages, where each team plays the other once in a single-headed round robin style.

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France, the defending champions from Group D, was the first side to advance to the Round of 16 after resounding victories in both of their group games. After defeating Australia 4-1, Les Bleus defeated Denmark 2-1.

France, the defending champions from Group D, was the first side to advance to the Round of 16 after resounding victories in both of their group games. After defeating Australia 4-1, Les Bleus defeat..
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With that, France avoided being eliminated from the FIFA World Cup in the group stage for the first time since Brazil in 2006. In the Group stage, Germany in 2018, Spain in 2014, and Italy in 2010 all lost. Despite losing to Tunisia in their last group match, France nonetheless advanced as the group's top seed ahead of Australia.

With that, France avoided being eliminated from the FIFA World Cup in the group stage for the first time since Brazil in 2006. In the Group stage, Germany in 2018, Spain in 2014, and Italy in 2010 al..
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The star performer for France thus far has been Kylian Mbappe, who is also one of the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 top scorer award.
The star performer for France thus far has been Kylian Mbappe, who is also one of the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 top scorer award.
Cody Gakpo has led the Netherlands' campaign in a similar manner, helping them advance as the top-seeded team from Group A and into the Round of 16. Senegal eliminated Ecuador in their last group game, a game that was essentially a playoff, thanks to a late goal from captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who also helped Senegal advance as the second-place side from the group.

Cody Gakpo has led the Netherlands' campaign in a similar manner, helping them advance as the top-seeded team from Group A and into the Round of 16. Senegal eliminated Ecuador in their last group gam..
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Group B has also been decided as England, with two wins and a draw, won the group. While this was going on, the USA men's football team advanced as the second-placed team from Group B thanks to a goal from Christian Pulisic in the crucial championship game against Iran.

Group B has also been decided as England, with two wins and a draw, won the group. While this was going on, the USA men's football team advanced as the second-placed team from Group B thanks to a goa..
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Brazil won their first two games to advance early from Group G despite being without star player Neymar due to injury (2-0 vs Serbia and 1-0 vs Switzerland). Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, also advanced without incident from Group G after defeating Ghana 3-2 and Uruguay 3-2.

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After beating the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, Argentina will face Croatia, the last world-cup runner-up. The South American nation gained its lost ground after suffering a shocker from Saudi Arabia in the opening match. If France and Croatia enter the final, it will be a kind of Déjà vu.

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The full fixture for the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is mentioned below:

December 14, 2022 – Croatia vs. Argentina

Venue - Lusail Stadium, at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time.

December 15, 2022 – Morocco vs. France

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Venue - Al Bayt Stadium, at 12:30 AM, Indian Standard Time.


FAQs:

  1. Which country did France defeat to enter the semi-finals?
    France defeated England to enter the semi-finals.
  2. How many times Croatia have faced Argentina in the World Cup?
    Both the teams have faced each other twice, but only within the group stages.
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