The South American nation won their third World Cup in an extraordinary final Sunday as they beat France 4-2 on penalties after Lionel Messi scored twice in a 3-3 draw.
As Wednesday's match brings up multiple identities & sporting allegiances, Moroccan coach Walid Regragui is only interested in winning against France in the semi finals.
Coach Lionel Scaloni on Tuesday dedicated the team's recent success to their fans from the country who gave them support & strength despite their loss against Saudi Arabia in their first game.
Dalic said the penalty awarded was a bit 'suspicious' but chose not to dwell on the referee's decision, lamenting his side's sterile possession in the opening stages before they conceded.
The win sets Argentina up for a Sunday final against France or Morocco, which could see the country win its first World Cup since Diego Maradona led the Albiceleste to victory in 1986.
Croatia, runners-up in 2018, have gotten their own taste of Argentine temper at the previous World Cup when then-Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli refused to shake coach Zlatko Dalic's hand.
Ahead of the semi-final clash, Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic said 'Argentina are not only Messi' and that they have to stop the entire Argentina team.
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