Can Croatia go one better at World Cup 2022?
2 years, 1 month ago

Can Croatia go one better at World Cup 2022?

Al Jazeera  

Adriatic nation hoping to go one better than 2018 final loss as clutch of stars readies for a likely last tournament bow. Previous World Cup appearances: Five Titles: 0 Best finish: Runners-up World Cup record: W11 D4 L8 World Cup goals: 35 Biggest win: 4-0 vs Cameroon Player to watch: Luka Modric Ranking: 12 Group stage fixtures: Morocco, Canada, Belgium. Small but mighty Croatia will hope to follow up on their remarkable journey to the final four years ago and make inroads again at the Qatar World Cup 2022. Previous World Cup appearances Croatia has competed in five World Cups since the country declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, beginning with the 1998 tournament in France. If the side can navigate its way through the round-of-16, momentum will gather for an unlikely, but certainly not impossible, run at a first World Cup title.

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Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Italy and Croatia clash with tournament survival at stake

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — Defending champion Italy needs to avoid defeat against neighboring Croatia in their final group game to ensure progress at the European Championship. Here’s what to know about the match: Match facts — Italy has three points after beating Albania 2-1 in its opening game before losing 1-0 to Spain, which is already assured of winning the group. …

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Croatia faces Italy in crunch survival clash

The Hindu  

Group B was dubbed Euro 2024’s ‘Group of Death’ but while Spain soared through with a game to spare, heavyweights Italy and Croatia meet on June 24 fighting to stay in the competition. “We control our own fate -- that’s a good thing,” said the stopper, who shone at the Qatar World Cup, saving a penalty in a shoot-out against …

Euro 2024: 'Raised the bar too high' - Luka Modric, Croatia still hope to make an impact
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: 'Raised the bar too high' - Luka Modric, Croatia still hope to make an impact

Firstpost  

Croatia face a tough assignment in Germany having been placed in the same group as reigning champions Italy as well as Spain and Albania. AP Croatia head into Euro 2024 with cautious optimism despite a tough draw, and despite still being heavily reliant on the 38-year-old Luka Modric as he nears the end of his remarkable career. “We raised the …

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Croatia were beaten in heartbreaking fashion by Spain in the UEFA Nations League final at De Juip in Rotterdam, falling in the penalty shootout after a spirited performance during regulation play. Luka Modric has been Croatia’s best player and talisman for much of his career Following the decisive penalty by Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal, his club teammate and Croatia’s …

Croatia’s experience might provide edge in Nations League final: Perisic
1 year, 6 months ago

Croatia’s experience might provide edge in Nations League final: Perisic

The Hindu  

Croatia’s experience might prove key when it goes up against a youthful Spain in Sunday’s Nations League final in the Netherlands, midfielder Ivan Perisic said on the eve of the game. But we’re still talking about Spain, who are always going to turn out a great national side.” Spain reached the final with a last gasp winner against Italy in …

Nations League finals a considerable achievement for Croatia, says coach
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League finals a considerable achievement for Croatia, says coach

The Hindu  

Croatia might have finished second and third at the last two World Cups but coach Zlatko Dalic insisted reaching this week’s four-team Nations League finals was a considerable achievement for his team. “We had problems in the first two editions of the Nations League, but now we achieved a great result by beating France and Denmark in our group, finishing …

Which clubs will Croatia players play for after FIFA World Cup 2022?
2 years ago

Which clubs will Croatia players play for after FIFA World Cup 2022?

The Hindu  

Croatia capped off its FIFA World Cup journey in Qatar with a 2-1 win over Morocco to seal the third place in the tournament. Young names Josko Gvaridol and Dominik Livakovic were among the players who made heads turn. Among the senior players in the squad, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic are the most notable names. Here is …

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Al Rayyan: Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. Mislav Orsic scored the decisive goal shortly before halftime at Khalifa International Stadium to ensure Modric finished on a winning note, if this does turn out to be his last World Cup match. After becoming the first African …

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatia teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup. The day before the match, Morocco coach Walid Regragui described it as a “booby prize.” However, as the final whistle blew on Morocco’s historic run at the World Cup, the disappointment was clear to see. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup

The Hindu  

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top-three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Mislav Orsic curled in a brilliant goal in the 42nd minute to give Croatia a 2-1 lead over Morocco at halftime in an open and entertaining World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday. Starting line-ups Croatia …

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022
2 years ago

Croatia vs Morocco, Key battles: FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup knockouts can be cruel games. Here are three key battles expected in the match: Sofiane Boufal vs Luka Modric Sofiane Boufal has been one of Morocco’s architects of attacking along the flanks, be it the darting runs along the left, or dribbling past defenders. Croatia’s Luka Modric, left, and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal challenge for the ball …

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022, December 17: What are the matches happening in Qatar today?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW To some, it’s little more than a meaningless exhibition match. To others, it’s a chance to become “immortal.” Third place play-off schedule Date Match Time Venue Third place play-off December 17 Croatia vs Morocco 8:30pm IST Khalifa international stadium The third-place playoff at the World Cup can be a confusing concept. “You are so disappointed, you’ve just lost a …

Croatia beat Morocco to finish third in Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia beat Morocco to finish third in Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Goals by Gvardiol and Orsic give Croatia 2-1 victory over Morocco, who had equalised with Dari at Khalifa International Stadium. Croatia have eased past Morocco 2-1 to claim third place in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. But action at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium settled after 10 frantic opening minutes into an entertaining, if less frenetic, match-up as both teams …

Croatia’s ‘golden generation’ nears end after World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia’s ‘golden generation’ nears end after World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Argentina was a step too far for a Croatia team that reached back-to-back World Cup semifinals and shocked Brazil along the way in Qatar. PERFORMANCE Beaten finalists at the World Cup in Russia four years ago, Croatia wasn’t expected to go deep again this time around. “Well, perhaps this is the end for the generation at the …

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory
2 years ago

'Best Player in The World'- Croatia Coach Zlatko Dalic Hails Lionel Messi after Semifinal Victory

News 18  

Lionel Messi-led Argentina stunned Croatia in FIFA World Cup semi-final to the extent that even Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic could not help but marvel the performance of Lionel Messi. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot After Argentina sealed the game and …

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals
2 years ago

Live updates | Argentina-Croatia in the World Cup semifinals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Latest from the World …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Zlatko Dalic says Argentina under greater pressure than Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina will be a show of ‘strength of character’ by his players. Croatia, the runner-up of the 2018 World Cup, will take on two-time champion Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night with an eye on becoming the first finalist at the Qatar World Cup. They are highly …

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia vs Argentina: ‘No limits’ for Zlatko Dalic in pursuit of the ‘extraordinary’ at World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Indeed, perhaps it is the presence of Argentina in Tuesday’s semi-final that …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Captain Luka Modric is ‘very focused on Croatia’ as his team takes on Argentina in first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday night. “For now, I am at the World Cup and very focused on Croatia,” Modric is quoted as saying by Diario AS. At 37, Modric has been the driving force behind Vatreni’s progression to the …

FIFA World Cup: We've demonstrated strength of character, says Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic ahead of semi-final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: We've demonstrated strength of character, says Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic ahead of semi-final

India Today  

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has said that they have demonstrated strength of character throughout the course of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of their clash, Dalic said he trusts his players who have demonstrated a high level of quality and strength of character. I do trust my players they have demonstrated a high level of quality, strength …

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina
2 years ago

Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Team analysis, run-up to semifinal, chances vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Croatia’s entry into the final of the 2018 World Cup was considered by many to be a miraculous one, considering how unheralded the side was coming into the tournament in Russia. Croatia’s Run-Up to Semifinal GROUP STAGE Croatia vs Morocco: 0-0 Croatia vs Canada: 4-1 Croatia vs Belgium: 0-0 Round of 16 Croatia vs Japan: 1-1 Quarterfinal Croatia vs Brazil: …

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role
2 years ago

FIFA WC 2022 Semifinal, Croatia vs Argentina: Key Factors That Could Play a Decisive Role

News 18  

Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot With the ball, Croatia have their own diminutive veteran maestro in 37-year-old Luka …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric And Croatia Stand Between Lionel Messi And Final
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric And Croatia Stand Between Lionel Messi And Final

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup dream remains alive but an indefatigable Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in their way in Tuesday’s semi-final in Doha. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Backed by an enormous …

Slaven Bilic: Croatia’s secret? Thinking for ourselves – and no cliques
2 years ago

Slaven Bilic: Croatia’s secret? Thinking for ourselves – and no cliques

New York Times  

By Slaven Bilic, former Croatia defender and then manager; now Watford head coach. I don’t know how many teams were in consecutive World Cup semi-finals — and I’m talking big countries, so how does a nation the size of ours do it? My generation in ’98 — Zvonimir Boban played for Dinamo Zagreb and I played for Hajduk Split, together …

Croatia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more
2 years ago

Croatia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the game’s great midfield talents of …

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals
2 years ago

Croatia beats Brazil on penalties in World Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title. Modric converted one of the penalties as Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. ”And that’s the recipe for success.” Five of Croatia’s last six matches …

FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semi-finals

Firstpost  

Croatia advance to the semi-finals, while Brazil will have to wait at least another four years before winning a record-extending sixth title. Doha: Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. FIFA World Cup: Fixtures | Results | Points …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties, to meet Argentina in semi-finals

The Hindu  

FIFA World Cup Croatia battled past tournament favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Croatia substitute Bruno Petkovic’s left-footed equaliser three minutes from the end of extra time drew his side level, breaking Brazilian hearts in Doha’s Education City Stadium. Livakovic parried another Paqueta shot five minutes …

Croatia vs Brazil match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final
2 years ago

Croatia vs Brazil match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Al Jazeera  

Brazil head into their quarter-final against Croatia high on confidence after an impressive 4-1 win over South Korea. Who: Brazil vs Croatia Where: Education City Stadium When: Friday, December 9, 6pm Brazil were at their brilliant best on Monday, putting four past South Korea in a devastating first-half display. Richarlison, Brazil’s top scorer in the tournament so far, enjoyed another …

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Recap: Croatia vs Brazil – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Croatia has knocked tournament favourites Brazil out of the World Cup, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals after the score was even after 120 minutes. Through a tense opening half at the Education City Stadium on Friday, there was nothing to separate tournament favourites Brazil and Croatia, with both sides enjoying half chances in …

Croatia beat Brazil – Penalties, Neymar’s moment of genius and Gvardiol’s defence
2 years ago

Croatia beat Brazil – Penalties, Neymar’s moment of genius and Gvardiol’s defence

New York Times  

Croatia progressed to the World Cup semi-finals after beating Brazil on penalties. 8 of Croatia's last 9 KO ties went to ET TOURNAMENT ROUND WHAT HAPPENED Euro 2008 QF Lost to Turkey on pens Euro 2016 R16 Lost to Portugal AET World Cup 2018 R16 Beat Denmark on pens World Cup 2018 QF Beat Russia on pens World Cup 2018 …

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout
2 years ago

World Cup: Croatia knocks out Brazil 4-2 in penalty shootout

LA Times  

Brazil’s Marquinhos lies on the ground as Croatia’s player celebrate after the penalty shootout at the World Cup on Friday in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup on Friday, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time. Five of Croatia’s last six matches at World …

‘Only Croatia can do this’ — breaking down the comeback that stunned Brazil
2 years ago

‘Only Croatia can do this’ — breaking down the comeback that stunned Brazil

New York Times  

Croatia celebrated “one of the greatest wins” after coming from 1-0 down in extra-time to beat Brazil on penalties in the World Cup quarter-final. We suffered a very painful defeat and we could have won.” The Athletic has spoken to those involve, drawn on tactical analysis and watched the drama that unfolded at Doha’s Education City Stadium to explain how …

FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Brazil similar to 2018 final: Croatia head coach Dalic
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Brazil similar to 2018 final: Croatia head coach Dalic

The Hindu  

Croatia in its relatively short World Cup history has exceeded expectations of most by finishing third on its debut in 1998 and reached the final in Russia four years back. Coach Zlatko Dalic, on eve of its quarterfinals game against Brazil, believed the clash would be as tough as the final against France in Moscow – the only World Cup …

Brazil vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Head-to-head record, previous WC games
2 years ago

Brazil vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarterfinal: Head-to-head record, previous WC games

The Hindu  

Brazil and Croatia are set to face off in the quarterfinal of the Qatar World Cup on December 9, which will be the third encounter overall between the sides in the tournament. Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up, comes into the last eight after a nervy penalty shootout win over Japan, where its goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three Japanese spot-kicks. …

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch
2 years ago

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

NPR  

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Heathcote/Getty Images; Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images via Getty Images; Francois Nel/Getty Images; Mohammad Karamali/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Richard Heathcote/Getty Images; Tnani Badreddine/DeFodi Images via Getty Images; Francois Nel/Getty Images; Mohammad Karamali/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The 2022 World Cup is down to eight teams. …

FIFA World Cup: Belief is Croatia's biggest weapon vs Brazil in quarterfinals
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Belief is Croatia's biggest weapon vs Brazil in quarterfinals

Firstpost  

Croatia is one of the least populous countries who qualified for this World Cup, larger in that regard than only host Qatar. “Brazil has 200 million people, we only have 4 million,” Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić said Tuesday. “So we are pretty much like a suburb of a major city in Brazil.” Indeed, Croatia is one of the least populous …

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win
2 years ago

Croatia going deep again at World Cup after shootout win

Associated Press  

AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again. Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalty kicks in Croatia’s 3-1 win over Japan in a shootout on Monday, securing a return to the quarterfinals for the runner-up in the 2018 tournament. On its surprising run to the final …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Dominik Livakovic Shines as Croatia Reach Quarterfinals With Penalty Shootout Win Over Japan

News 18  

Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday with a dramatic 3-1 penalty shoot-out win over Japan after a tense last-16 clash ended 1-1. Croatia now face either Brazil or South Korea in the last eight and continued midfield icon Luka Modric’s stay at his fourth and likely final World Cup. Japan vs Croatia Match Highlights FIFA World …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia defeat Japan on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia defeat Japan on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth

India TV News  

Croatia defeated Japan 3-1 on penalties in the first-ever shootout at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals. Interestingly, this was Croatia's third appearance in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Penalty shootout by Japan: 1st: Minamino missed penalty 2nd: Mitoma missed penalty 3rd: Asano scored penalty 4th: Yoshida missed penalty Penalty shootout …

Japan World Cup 2022 squad guide: Last-16 draw, ones to watch, odds and more ahead of Croatia clash
2 years ago

Japan World Cup 2022 squad guide: Last-16 draw, ones to watch, odds and more ahead of Croatia clash

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hajime Moriyasu’s team are looking to reach the last eight of the …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia reaches World Cup last 16 as goalless draw puts Belgium out
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia reaches World Cup last 16 as goalless draw puts Belgium out

The Hindu  

Croatia eased into the last 16 of the World Cup after holding a stuttering Belgium to a 0-0 draw on Thursday, sending their European rivals’ ‘golden generation’ out of the tournament with barely a whimper. First half Belgium went into the break locked at 0-0 with Croatia in their decisive Group F clash at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric Taunts Canada Manager John Herdman After 4-1 Drubbing
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric Taunts Canada Manager John Herdman After 4-1 Drubbing

News 18  

Croatia routed Canada 4-1 in their Group F encounter on Sunday. Zlatko Dalic’s side, runners-up of the last FIFA World Cup, dished out a football lesson to send Canada packing. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Herdman’s boastful comments served to …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia Oust Canada From Qatar With 4-1 Triumph
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia Oust Canada From Qatar With 4-1 Triumph

News 18  

Croatia bounced back strong and knocked Canada right out of its first World Cup in 36 years. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first-ever World Cup goal one minute into the match but Marko Livaja and Lovro …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia show quality to dispatch Canada 4-1
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia show quality to dispatch Canada 4-1

The Hindu  

Alphonso Davies netted Canada's first goal at a men's World Cup but it was Croatia, spearheaded by a brace from Andrej Kramaric, who came away with an impressive 4-1 Group F win on Sunday that ended any hope of the North Americans advancing while keeping their own alive. After Davies had scored with a bullet header just over a minute …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany face do-or-die battle against Spain; Belgium & Croatia also in action
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany face do-or-die battle against Spain; Belgium & Croatia also in action

India TV News  

Image Source : India TV 1/5 FIFA World Cup 2022: Germany face do-or-die battle against Spain; Belgium & Croatia also in action Image Source : Getty 2/5 For the first time since 2006, Spain managed to win their opening game at the World Cup, and in emphatic style, after thrashing Costa Rica 7-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Odds-on favourite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Odds-on favourite Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener

The Hindu  

Brazil are keeping their cards close to their chest under the spotlight of being the odds-on favorites as they prepare to face Serbia in their World Cup Group G opener on Thursday. Paring the young guns with an in-form Neymar have made Brazil a juggernaut, winning 37 of the 50 games played since their 2018 World Cup quarter-finals loss to …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles

India TV News  

Image Source : India TV 1/5 FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles Image Source : Getty 2/5 Croatia are playing their first World Cup fixture since losing in the final four years ago, going down by a 4-2 scoreline to France. Image Source : Getty 3/5 The curse of the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Pressure off unfancied Croatia as they begin against Morocco
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Pressure off unfancied Croatia as they begin against Morocco

The Hindu  

Croatia have won their last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka Modric, will begin their World Cup campaign against Morocco on November 23 with little fanfare and few predicting glory. They also topped their Nations League group ahead of World Cup holders France, Denmark and Austria, and head into …

FIFA World Cup, Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia, squad guide, analysis for Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup, Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia, squad guide, analysis for Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The tale of two midfield wizards – Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric – is set to make football an entertaining affair for Group F matches. Belgium at FIFA World Cup, FIFA ranking: 2 Number of World Cups played: 13, number of World Cup matches played: 48, Number of World Cup goals: 68 Road to World Cup: Finished first in …

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