Modric seeks to derail Messi's bid for World Cup glory
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Argentina and Croatia are playing in a World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Lionel Messi and Luka Modric are aiming to win the trophy. France take on Morocco on Wednesday. Morocco is the first African team to reach the last four of a tournament. France are favourites to defend their title. Croatia have reached the World Cups semi finals twice in the past. They came third in 1998 and 2010. Argentina lost to Germany in 2014 final. Messi is aiming for his second World cup final in eight years. He was involved in an ugly incident in Friday's quarter-finals against the Netherlands.