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Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (left) and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul take part in a training session at Qatar University in Doha on December 12, 2022. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)

Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off

France's Raphael Varane arrives to give a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 12, 2022, in the build-up to the Qatar 2022 semi final match against Morocco. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane

Royal Air Maroc is laying on 30 extra return flights to jet euphoric fans to Qatar for Wednesday's historic World Cup semi-final against France.

Morocco launches extra flights for World Cup fans

Morocco's defender Jawad El Yamiq celebrates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match against Portugal at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)

Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup's glass ceiling?

This combination of file pictures created on December 12, 2022 shows France's Olivier Giroud and Morocco's forward Youssef En-Nesyri. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE and Patrick T. FALLON / AFP)

France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch

Hertha Berlin's German head coach Jurgen Klinsmann sits on the bench during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) round of 16 match against Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen, westen Germany on February 4, 2020. File Photo/ AFP

Brazil's best shooters should have taken penalties first, says Klinsmann

Ghana's coach Otto Addo gestures on the touchline during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H match against Uruguay at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on December 2, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 gives fair share of managerial casualties

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match against Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)

Ronaldo won't make 'heat of moment' decision after Portugal exit

Croatia's Bruno Petkovic (right) speaks to teammate Josip Juranovic during a press conference in Doha on December 11, 2022, ahead of their Qatar 2022 semi-final match against Argentina. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Croatia's mental strength has deep roots, says World Cup hero Petkovic

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (left) talks to defender Dejan Lovren during a training session in Doha on December 11, 2022, ahead of their Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final match against Argentina. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

Don't expect any man-marking of Messi in semi-final, say Croatia

Morocco's supporters celebrate after their country's win of the Qatar 2022 World Cup match against Portugal, in Rabat, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Algerians cheer for Morocco's World Cup exploits despite tough ties

France's coach Didier Deschamps (centre) celebrates with his players after they won the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match against England at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Deschamps inspires France to brink of another World Cup final

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after his team lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match against Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Tearful Ronaldo the lasting image of Portugal World Cup debacle

France and Bayern Munich player Kingsley celebrate with teammates at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 match against Poland at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 4, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

Bayern Munich has largest number of players in Qatar 2022 semi-finals

France's Olivier Giroud (left) celebrate with teammates after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final match against France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane misses crucial penalty