LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two others Tuesday, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Croatia in a World Cup semifinal, keeping alive his quest to win the one trophy that has eluded him during a stellar career.
Argentina will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between Morocco and defending champion France in Sunday's final.
Messi put Argentina ahead to stay with a penalty kick in the 34th minute.