Getty Lionel Messi looks to lead Argentina to a strong showing at the World Cup.
Argentina and Croatia collide in the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday, December 13, in Qatar.
In the US, the match (2 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish).
If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the match on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives for both English and Spanish broadcasts, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Argentina vs Croatia streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox, Telemundo and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Argentina vs Croatia live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the match live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Argentina vs Croatia live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the match live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Watch in Spanish: Peacock TV
If you’ve used up all your free trials for other streaming services, this is the cheapest option for a live stream of the World Cup–you can watch a simulcast of Telemundo’s coverage for every single match via Peacock Premium, which costs $4.99 per month:
Once signed up for Peacock, you can watch Argentina vs Croatia live on the Peacock TV app or Peacock TV website.
Compatible devices for the Peacock TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox and 45-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the channels needed for the World Cup, plus you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Argentina vs Croatia live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch every match live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox, Telemundo and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Argentina vs Croatia live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch every match live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Argentina vs Croatia Preview
Argentina comes into the quarterfinals as one of the favorites to win the World Cup, but Croatia has already busted the bracket once.
“[Croatia] have troubled many national teams,” Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said via Sports Mole. “I won’t mention the key players or their strengths and weaknesses but we’ve analysed where we can hurt them. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t.”
“We try to give it all on the pitch,” Scaloni added. “Sometimes luck can be on your side. If we have a good performance, we’ll have an easier road to reach our objective. But this is football, this is sport, so sometimes the best team may not win.”
That’s arguably what happened when Croatia stunned World Cup favorite Brazil in the quarterfinals with a 4-2 win on penalty kicks. The two squads played to a 1-1 draw, and Croatia came out firing on penalty kicks to grab a quick advantage.
“It is a great thing to be among the four best national teams for two World Cups in a row. However, we want more,” Zlatko Dalic told the media via Aljazeera.com. “We are playing the great Argentina — a terrific team led by Lionel Messi.”
“They are highly motivated, but they’re under greater pressure than Croatia at this particular moment in time,” Dalic added.
“We have analysed our opponent. We know how they play. We know where they want to take the game, and we’re preparing for them,” continued.
Croatia might have seen some ways to beat Argentina after the Argentinians survived a determined Netherlands squad that was on a quest for its first World Cup crown. The Netherlands and Argentina played to a 2-2 draw, and Argentina squeaked by on penalty kicks, 4-3.
“We have our own system, our style. Of course, in certain situations we need to take into account how the opponents are playing,” Scaloni said via Sports Mole.
“We won’t change our style beyond the system and that’s what we’re going to do,” Scaloni added. “During the game we will of course make decisions and rise up to the challenge.”
Argentina, of course, has arguably the best player in the world in Messi.
“We have a special advantage when he’s on the pitch, he’s a great source of motivation,” Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico said via Sports Mole. “With everyone’s support, we try to work in the same direction and achieve our dream. That’s the most beautiful thing to do with Messi by our side.”