The two sides are just one game away from the final (Picture: Richard Sellers/Getty Images)

Argentina and Croatia meet this evening in the first semi-final of the World Cup 2022.

Argentina booked their place in the last four with a penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, having earlier been pegged back to 2-2 courtesy of two late Dutch goals in normal time.

The Croatians also needed spot kicks to beat Brazil and seal their place in the semi-finals, having scored a dramatic equaliser through Bruno Petkovic with just three minutes remaining on the clock in extra-time.

The South Americans are two games away from their first World Cup title since 1986, whilst Croatia are eyeing their very first having lost in the final to France four years ago.

Find out what time the semi-final starts and how to watch on TV.

What time does Argentina vs Croatia start?

Argentina vs Croatia will kick-off tonight at 7pm (Tuesday, November 13).

The match will be held at the Lusail Stadium, which will also be the venue for the World Cup final on Sunday.

Croatia are into another World Cup semi-final (Picture: Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

As is the case with World Cup knockout ties, fans could be in for a late night if the game finishes level after 90 minutes and goes to extra time or penalties.

How to watch on TV and live stream

The semi-final clash will be shown live on ITV1 for viewers in the UK.

Coverage of the game will get underway on the channel from 6.15pm.

For viewers unable to watch it on ITV1, Argentina vs Croatia will also be available to live stream on ITVX, the new on-demand streaming service from ITV.

How to listen on radio

The game will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.

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What is the team news?

Argentina will be without full-backs Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel who are missing through suspension having picked up yellow cards in the victory over the Netherlands.

Papu Gomez is a doubt with the ankle knock which kept him out of the quarter-final date with the Dutch.

Meanwhile in the Croatian camp, there are no new fresh injury or suspension concerns ahead of kick-off, with Borna Sosa having returned from illness for the win over Brazil.

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