ARGENTINA

Scaloni defends Argentina's behaviour in Netherlands victory

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni defended his team's behaviour during the fiery quarter-final victory against the Netherlands as Lionel Messi and Co turn their attention to reaching the World Cup final.

PREVIEW: FIFA World Cup Semifinal: ARG v CRO

SABC Sport previews the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, which will be broadcast live on SABC Sport Channels, SABC Radio Stations and sabcsport.com.

Zlatko Dalic says win over Argentina would be 'greatest historical game for Croatia'

Argentina send Netherlands packing after shootout

Argentina held their nerve to win a penalty shootout and reach the World Cup semi-finals after Netherlands came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 and force extra-time and spot-kicks on Friday night.

Virgil van Dijk says Netherlands are not focusing on stopping Lionel Messi

Virgil Van Dijk insists the Netherlands are preparing for far more than Lionel Messi alone in Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.

Messi on target as Argentina beat Australia in last 16

Lionel Messi found the back of the net for Argentina as they beat Australia 2-1 in the last-16 of the FIFA World Cup to set up a quarter-final clash with Netherlands.