World Cup 2022 Argentina vs Croatia start time, odds, lines: Computer picks, FIFA semifinals predictions, bets

Croatia knocked off the tournament favorite Brazil on Friday, and now they face another huge challenge on Tuesday when they take on Argentina in a 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal.

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The Croatians were runners-up in 2018, losing 4-2 to France in the final. They defeated Brazil on penalties in Friday's quarterfinals after the teams played to a 1-1 draw, with both goals coming in extra time.

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Argentina are two-time champions and were 2014 runners-up, and they are trying to earn the ultimate prize for Lionel Messi in what is likely his final World Cup appearance.

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La Albiceleste allowed an equalizer to the Netherlands deep into injury time in their quarterfinal. That made it 2-2, but Argentina prevailed in the shootout

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Kickoff Tuesday at Lusail Stadium is set for 2 p.m. ET. Argentina are -125 favorites (risk $125 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Argentina vs. Croatia odds from Caesars Sportsbook.

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Croatia are +370 underdogs, a draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. Before locking in any Croatia vs

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