ARGENTINA

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.

Maradona would be 'super happy', says Messi

Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona would be "super happy" after he led Argentina into the World Cup last 16 on Wednesday thanks to a 2-0 win over Poland.

Poland through to last-16 despite defeat to Argentina

Poland scraped into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference after a backs-to-the-wall performance saw them lose 2-0 to Group C winners Argentina.