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A medal in this showpiece will strengthen the claim that the former giants of the game have turned the corner in world hockey.
Croatia, who came from behind to beat Japan and Brazil on penalties in the last two rounds, tried to hit back in the second half but failed to open any real cracks in the Argentine defence.
With no players suspended and no injury concerns following the return of defender Borna Sosa, Zlatko the Croats are brimming with confidence and ready for more.
Croatia have reached the semifinals for the second edition in a row. The Europeans have made the last four three times in total.
Livakovic saved three out of Japan's four penalties in the shootout after the teams were tied 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Russia 2018 was the first time that Germany had failed to pass the group stage since 1938 - which was a different format.
The FIFA World Cup is all about firsts, from the inaugural edition in 1930 to the Middle East's maiden World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
A glance at the six teams who have won the most number of titles.
Canada return to the World Cup stage after 1986.
The most successful World Cup player in terms of number of goals is German forward Miroslav Klose.