The midfield trio of Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic have taken the headlines, but the young prodigy Josko Gvardiol has been just as influential in the Croatians’ push for a place in the World Cup final.
France is heading to another World Cup Semi-final after Olivier Giroud scored the decisive header to knock a formidable English side out in Qatar.
Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake.
France booked their spot in the semi-finals after a 2-1 win over England in the Quarter Final.
Morocco upset Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup Quarter Final. Morocco become the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Argentina edged a resilient Netherlands side 4-3 on penalties to advance to the World Cup semi-finals. La Albiceleste will face Croatia in the Last Four.
Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 extra-time draw on a night of high World Cup drama.
Croatia stunned favourites Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, winning 4-2 on penalties after a nailbiting last-eight tie ended 1-1 at the end of extra time.
Tite’s Brazil showed serious class in their 4-1 demolition of South Korea in the World Cup round of 16. Have a look at Football Made Simple’s tactical analysis.
Neymar Jr will look to Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal against Croatia to right the wrongs of their failed attempts in 2014 and 2018.