Clemente Lisi

Joined: Jun 14, 2017

Clemente Lisi is a journalism professor at The King's College in New York. He is the author of "The FIFA World Cup: A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event."

A FIFA World Cup trophy replica is pictured on the pitch ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group A football match between Qatar and Ecuador at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 20, 2022. (Photo by François-Xavier MARIT / AFP) (Photo by FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT/AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina vs. France live stream World Cup final 2022 on Dec. 18

(COMBO) This combination of file photos created on December 16, 2022, shows Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi (L) in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 3, 2022; and France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 30, 2022. - Argentina will play France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup football final match in Doha on December 18, 2022. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN and Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN,JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

2022 World Cup final: Position-by-position breakdown between Argentina and France

Morocco team react at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football semi-final match between France and Morocco at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 14, 2022. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP) (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Croatia vs. Morocco live stream World Cup 2022 third-place game on Dec. 17

AL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Olivier Giroud of France tangles with Romain Saiss of Morocco during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

2022 World Cup final: 5 players to watch for in Argentina vs. France

France's forward Karim Benzema looks on during a training session at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on November 17, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: Why France’s Karim Benzema could play in the final

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Jawad El Yamiq of Morocco celebrates after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco/Spain and Portugal/Switzerland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Morocco vs. France live stream World Cup 2022 semifinals on Dec. 14

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 13: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the team's 3-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: Messi a step closer to surpassing Maradona for the title of GOAT

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (C) gets up to head the ball but fails to score past Morocco's goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou (L) during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Morocco and Portugal at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: Why goalkeepers have been the key to success, explained

Croatia's goalkeeper #01 Dominik Livakovic stops Brazil's forward #21 Rodrygo shpot during the penalty shoot-out after extra-time of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Croatia and Brazil at Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on December 9, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Croatia vs. Argentina live stream World Cup 2022 semifinals on Dec. 13

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Giovanni Reyna (7) and head coach Gregg Berhalter (R) of USA during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ercin Erturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Gio Reyna nearly booted from USMNT during the World Cup

TOPSHOT - Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi and Argentina's midfielder #05 Leandro Paredes celebrate after qualifying to the next round after defeating Netherlands in the penalty shoot-out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium, north of Doha, on December 9, 2022. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: Predicting who will win the semifinal matchups

Dec 1, 2022; Doha, Qatar; Morocco celebrate after winning a group stage match against Canada to finish in first place in their group during the 2022 World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports

Morocco vs. Portugal live stream World Cup 2022 quarterfinals on Dec. 10

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 05: Vinicius Junior of Brazil celebrates with Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta and Neymar after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 05, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Croatia vs. Brazil live stream World Cup 2022 quarterfinals on Dec. 9

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 05: Brazil players celebrate victory at full time and progression to the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 5, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

World Cup 2022: Predicting every quarterfinal matchup

Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi celebrates with midfielder #07 Hakim Ziyech after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Canada and Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on December 1, 2022. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP) (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Morocco vs. Spain live stream World Cup 2022 round of 16 on Dec. 6

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Japan players celebrate winning the group as they applaud their fans at the end of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium on December 1, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media)

Japan vs. Croatia live stream World Cup 2022 round of 16 on Dec. 5