Argentina advanced to the World Cup final with a resounding victory over Croatia, led by Lionel Messi's classic performance and Man City midfielder Julian Alvarez's brilliance.

Argentina advanced to the World Cup final with a resounding victory over Croatia, led by Lionel Messi's classic performance and Man City midfielder Julian Alvarez's brilliance.

Lionel Messi put on a magnificent performance to propel Argentina to the World Cup final.

The 35-year-old legend tucked home a penalty and provided a fantastic assist to Manchester City player Julian Alvarez, who scored one of his two goals in their 3-0 triumph against Croatia. The semi-final victory means Messi will have the opportunity to revenge his 2014 tragedy, although the Albiceleste's opponent is still unknown.

That's because holders France face Morocco tonight for a spot in the final at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe and company will try to accomplish what Croatia couldn't and lead Les Blues to a second consecutive final.

Morocco, the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final, has already demonstrated that they are capable of stunning the heavyweights. Meanwhile, the repercussions from England's quarter-final humiliation continues.