Croatia

Croatia finished the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record for the first time in World Cup history after defeating Iceland 2-1 through an Ivan Perišić injury time winner Tuesday night. After already defeating Nigeria 2-0 and thrashing Argentina 3-0, the Vatreni did not need a result against Iceland to progress to the next round- but they got one … [Read more...] about Croatia Down Iceland To Finish Perfect In Group, Denmark Next

The French do not want to see a blazing hot Croatia team in the next round, Marca reported over the weekend. "Croatia are the best in that group, and we will do everything possible to not finish second," said French Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso. Manchester United star Paul Pogba said, "The best team in Group D is Croatia." France … [Read more...] about France Want No Part Of Croatia

Argentina are now in Croatia's rearview mirror. Looking forward to Tuesday's Group D finale against Iceland, the Vatreni already know that they are all but certain to top the group, even if they lose to Iceland, read full scenario here. With that in mind, there's a few housekeeping items Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić will tend to. He has already stated that … [Read more...] about A-Squad To Rest Vs. Iceland

The World Cup is a phenomenon which truly brings the world together through the "beautiful game."  Football fans and citizens of the world are allowed to come together for one month to cheer on their respective countries, watch the highest level of football on this planet, and drink, eat and sing with their own countrymen; and even with others. In the grand scheme of … [Read more...] about Sore Losers: Argentina Show True Colors

Everything is going Croatia's way this World Cup. The Vatreni have already booked their spot in the Round of 16 with wins over Nigeria and Argentina. They have a +5 goal differential going into the final group match Tuesday; which they may not even need a proper result in. And they are playing out of their minds! And things just got easier for Croatia with … [Read more...] about Nigeria Defeat Iceland 2-0, Croatia 99.9% To Top Group

The CroatianSports.com World Cup team, comprised of Anthony Zorić, Peter Novaković and Frane Šošic break down Croatia's 3-0 victory and what to look forward to down the road. A big thank you to director Branimir Kvartuč and producer Sean Maričić for putting together the show and keeping things running smoothly. And thank you to St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic … [Read more...] about Croatia v. Argentina Postgame Show

Croatia lineup vs. Argentina: Subašić - Vrsaljko, Vida, Lovren, Strinić - Brozović, Rakitić, Modrić - Rebić, Perišić - Mandžukić Croatia shook up the 2018 World Cup Thursday night with their 3-0 dismantling of Lionel Messi and Argentina. With the South Americans needing to pick up points after a 1-1 draw against Iceland; and Lionel Messi's World Cup legacy on the … [Read more...] about Don’t Cry For Us Argentina! Croatia Off To WC Knockout Round After 3-0 Win!

Projected Croatia lineup vs. Argentina: Subašić - Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinić - Rakitić, Badelj - Rebić, Modrić, Perišić - Mandžukić. Sportske Novosti is reporting that Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has already chosen his starting XI for Argentina and it will be the same lineup that went up against Nigeria; with one major switch. Striker Andrej Kramarić … [Read more...] about Badelj In, Kramarić Out For Argentina

Croatia are on the brink of a great World Cup! But first: Argentina. After a disappointing draw against Iceland, Argentina will be hungry for points against the Vatreni, which may lead to their downfall. Here's how things will look after 90 minutes in Nizhny. A Croatia win against Argentina not only builds realistic confidence for the rest of … [Read more...] about Croatia-Argentina: What To Expect After 90