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Brazil dancing not disrespectful, says Croatia's Lovren
AFP · 1 year ago
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said Brazil players' celebratory dancing after scoring goals is not disrespectful, ahead of their World Cup quarter-final clash on Friday.
Gvardiol leading Croatia's new generation at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
The Qatar World Cup was billed as a last chance for Croatia's ageing stars to win a major tournament, but the youngest player to feature for Zlatko Dalic's side, Josko Gvardiol, has been vital in their run to the quarter-finals.
Luka Modric: Croatia's conductor in his last World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Luka Modric said before arriving in Qatar that this World Cup would likely be his last major tournament and he has again orchestrated another deep run for Croatia.
Arsenal fans left concerned by Tomiyasu's comments after Japan's FIFA World Cup loss vs. Croatia
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Premier League defender was devastated after his nation's round of 16 exit, admitting to needing time away from football.
Croatia coach Dalic says Brazil World Cup squad 'scary'
AFP · 1 year ago
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic called Brazil's squad "scary" but says his team are not big underdogs in Friday's quarter-final against the World Cup favourites.
Croatia can't win 'without drama', says Modric
AFP · 1 year ago
Croatia captain Luka Modric said his team "can't do it without a drama" after they reached the World Cup quarter-finals following a penalty shootout win against Japan on Monday.
WATCH: Maya Yoshida gives heartbreaking interview after Japan's FIFA World Cup penalty shootout loss vs. Croatia
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Samurai Blue captain could not hold back the tears after his nation's gutting round of 16 exit, losing to the 2018 runners-up on penalties.
Croatia reach World Cup quarters with shoot-out victory over Japan
AFP · 1 year ago
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 extend unbeaten record with penalty shootout win vs Japan
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Vatreni are through to the next round following an impressive performance by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.
2022 FIFA World Cup: How to watch Japan vs Croatia in the US and 160+ other countries
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
After extraordinarily progressing to the knockout stage, Japan will begin their campaign with a meeting with last edition's finalists.
Japan primed to show 'samurai spirit' against Croatia at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan will "fight like samurai" in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash with Croatia as they battle to reach the quarter-finals for the first time, defender Yuto Nagatomo said.
World Cup not Modric's swansong, says Croatia coach Dalic
AFP · 1 year ago
Luka Modric will continue playing for Croatia beyond the World Cup, coach Zlatko Dalic said, as the 2018 finalists prepare to face Japan in the last 16 on Monday.
Tireless Modric leading by example at World Cup as Croatia face Japan
AFP · 1 year ago
Croatia's squad features only a few of the players which led them to the World Cup final in 2018, runners-up to France, but Luka Modric is defying time to be one of those few constants.
Japan's World Cup super-sub Doan aims to sink Croatia
AFP · 1 year ago
World Cup super-sub Ritsu Doan believes the strength of Japan's bench could prove decisive as they prepare to face 2018 finalists Croatia in the last 16 on Monday.
Japan have 'heart and courage', not star names, says Croatia's Majer
AFP · 1 year ago
Croatia midfielder Lovro Majer hailed World Cup surprise package Japan for having "heart and courage"
Belgium crash out of World Cup after Croatia draw
AFP · 1 year ago
Romelu Lukaku missed a string of late chances as Belgium crashed out of the World Cup in the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Croatia on Thursday which sent the 2018 runners-up into the knockout phase.
WATCH: Lukaku misses open net chances in less than TWO minutes
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The striker came off the bench to try and help his team on the scoresheet, but he was not able to convert two clear chances in front of goal.
PERMUTATIONS: How things in Group F could unfold following Thursday's games
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
Contrary to other groups, one team has already been eliminated from the competition in this group, but they could still have a major say in the outcome of the lot.
Croatia 'will not be fooled' by Belgium rumours
AFP · 1 year ago
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said on Wednesday his team "will not be fooled" by reports of infighting in the Belgium camp ahead of the teams'
Croatia vs Belgium: Vatreni seek to beat out of sorts Belgium and book top spot in Group F - December 1
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
After a humbling loss to Morocco, Belgium will hope to rebound as they take on Croatia, who surprised the world four years ago by making it to the 2018 World Cup final.