Day 24 of the Qatar 2022 World Cup - in pictures

The National picks the best shots from the 24th day of the world's biggest football tournament

Argentina's players celebrate at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia. AFP

Argentina's supporters celebrate. AFP

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, and Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrate after scoring. AP

Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric and Croatia's defender #06 Dejan Lovren react after losing 3-0. AFP

Croatia's midfielder #10 Luka Modric attempts a shot at goal as Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi and Argentina's midfielder #20 Alexis Mac Allister try to block him. AFP

Argentina supporters wear t-shirts displaying portraits of Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (L) and late football legend Diego Maradona. AFP

Croatia's Luka Modric in action with Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister. Reuters

Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their second goal with Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Nahuel Molina as Croatia's Josko Gvardiol, Dominik Livakovic and Borna Sosa look dejected. Reuters

Argentina's Julian Alvarez scores his side's second goal passing Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. AP

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 13: Nicolas Tagliafico of Argentina is challenged by Mario Pasalic of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Buda Mendes / Getty Images)

Argentina fans support two of the team's best players: Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria. Getty Images

The scramble to capture Messi's moment. AFP

The stage is set for fireworks at Lusail Stadium. Getty Images

Supporters of Argentina, one wearing a mask of the nation's late footballing great Diego Maradona, are in loud spirits in the stadium. AFP

Luka Modric is Croatia's captain, playmaker and talisman. AFP

Lusail Stadium hosts the tournament's first semi-final. Getty Images

Kick-off is at 10pm (11pm UAE). Getty Images

Morocco's midfielder Hakim Ziyech faces France on Wednesday. AFP

France's Kylian Mbappe was quiet during France's win over England. He'll be hoping to rediscover his scintillating tournament form against Morocco on Wednesday. EPA

Croatia fans are at Souq Waqif, Doha, ahead of kick-off. EPA

They are in Qatar to watch their side take on Argentina in the first semi-final. EPA

Morocco supporters are also in good spirits ahead of their side's match on Wednesday. AP

Argentina fans have been enjoying barbecues outside their accommodation in Barwa Barahat Al Janoub. Reuters

The Doha Corniche. Reuters

Dromedaries have been a regular sight throughout the city during the World Cup. Reuters

The 'Al Hilm' is the official match ball that will be used in the semi-finals and final. AFP

Morocco coach Walid Regragui is two wins away from completing the greatest World Cup moment in Arab history. Reuters

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