The 2022 World Cup has reached the semi final phase, which means the event is down to the final four teams. France, the 2018 winners, are back in contention to successfully defend their title. Argentina and Lionel Messi have also made an appearance. Runners-up in 2018 Croatia wants another chance at the trophy and has already clinched their berth. Morocco is the surprise entry, becoming the first African country to reach a World Cup semifinal.
Holders France are sportbet favorites for the Tournament and become only the third country in history to do so, following Italy in 1938 and Brazil in 1962.
Les Bleus battled England in the quarterfinals, finally prevailing 2-1 courtesy of Harry Kane's late missed penalty.
Argentina are second at 17/10 to win the title this year after defeating the Netherlands in a thrilling quarterfinal that included four goals - one in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time - a tournament record 18 yellow cards and one red card, and a penalty shootout.
Croatia is 15/2 to win the World Cup and will aim to avenge their 2018 final defeat. They're a difficult team to break down, and players like Luka Modric and Marcelo Brozovic proved their worth by knocking Brazil out in the quarterfinals.
Morocco are outsiders to win the World Cup despite defeating Portugal 1-0 in the quarterfinals, and you can secure your bet with Betway for the Atlas Lions to cause another major upset. The African team has previously beaten European giants Belgium, Spain, and Portugal and will be confident going into their no-lose match against France.
Morocco is probably the story of the World Cup, combining brilliant collective defense with coiled attacking and precision finishing to reach the quarterfinals in style.
Since their first appearance in the finals in 1970, the underdogs in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final four have only made one appearance in the Round of 16 in five championships – and even then, they only won one game.
Morocco won as many group games as they had in their whole World Cup history, but it was still a surprise when they eliminated Portugal in the semifinals, ending what is likely to be Cristiano Ronaldo's final push at the title.
Morocco is on a roll after defeating Spain in their first knockout match. Here's how they may become the first African country to win football's most coveted award.
Morocco's accomplishments to get thus far are no fluke. Their record of four clean sheets in their five games is a return on their defensive stability plan, directed by a strategist known as the Moroccan Guardiola but who admires the pragmatism of Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone.
Regragui, 49, who began his outstanding club coaching career only eight years ago, has proven that the man he replaced in September, Vahid Halilhodzic, was correct when he said that Morocco could shine at the finals.
Argentina will be looking forward to the final following a grueling match against rivals Netherlands that had almost everything for the neutral, while Croatia is no stranger to facing South American heavyweights after defeating early tournament favorites Brazil. Lusail Stadium will host the first 2022 World Cup semifinal and the winner of this year's final.
La Albiceleste are the favorites with Betway, while Croatia are capable of causing an upset. This is the third World Cup encounter between the two teams, but the first in the knockout rounds, with Argentina winning the previous match in 1998 and Croatia leveling the score 20 years later.
