World Cup semi-finals preview: How France, Morocco, Argentina and Croatia measure up

France, Morocco, Argentina and Croatia are in the World Cup semi-finals. The final takes place on Sunday. Sportsmail's David COVERDALE looks at how they compare.  Morocco are the surprise package in Qatar. Croatia and Argentina have struggled in their campaigns. Morocco started their campaign with a draw. They won their last 16 match against Poland. France beat Australia and Denmark. Argentina beat Holland and Australia. Italy beat Brazil. Brazil beat Japan. Belgium drew with Belgium. Tunisia lost to Tunisia. Russia beat England. England lost against Morocco. FIFA's World cup finals are usually decided on penalties.

France is on the brink of becoming the third manager to successfully defend the World Cup. Morocco is the first African and first Arab team to reach the semi-finals. Argentina's fans are travelling in their thousands despite a 20-hour flight. Croatia's supporters have attracted attention. France fans outnumbered their French counterparts in Saturday's quarter-final. France can expect their match with Morocco to feel like an away fixture. If France get through and face Argentina, they will be the same in the final. FIFA is investigating a FIFA investigation involving Canada keeper Milan Borjan. Italy's Vittorio Pozzo is only other manager who has successfully defended the trophy.