Croatia fly flags for first-ever World Cup finalists
With a population of just over four million, Croatia punched considerably above their weight to reach the final, going down gallantly at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.
Jul 16, 2018, 18:50 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in final build-up
With four hours to go until kickoff Croatian fans in the centre of Moscow appeared to out-number their more low-key French counterparts.
Jul 15, 2018, 18:06 PM IST
France vs Croatia head-to-head matchups that could decide the FIFA World Cup 2018 final
Key head-to-head matchups that could decide Sunday’s World Cup final between France and Croatia:
Jul 15, 2018, 11:08 AM ISTCroatia's road to FIFA World Cup 2018 final
Croatia’s road to Sunday’s World Cup final, where they will play France for a chance to lift the trophy for the first time:
Jul 15, 2018, 10:22 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals: Croatia vs England - See pics
Mario Mandzukic scored in the 109th minute as Croatia came from behind to beat England 2-1 after extra time on Wednesday and reach their first World Cup final, where they will face France on Sunday, and send the Balkan nation into raptures.
Jul 14, 2018, 22:13 PM ISTCroatia at FIFA World Cup 2018 much more than Luka Modric magic
While Modric may be a worthy contender for Footballer of the Year, his team`s quick switch in tactics during their World Cup semi-final against England shows that danger lurks around every corner playing against this Croatia squad.
Jul 13, 2018, 14:47 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals: Croatia vs England - As it happened
England looked on course to book a spot in the title clash but Croatia equalised in the 68th minute to send the match into extra time. In the end, Mario Mandzukic's netted one at extra time to seal the match for Croatia.
Jul 11, 2018, 23:14 PM ISTFIFA World Cup: Croatia vs England head to head battles
England qualified for the semi-final for the first time since 1990 while Croatia, on the other hand, appear in their second-ever World Cup last four game.
Jul 10, 2018, 18:24 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals: Russia vs Croatia - As it happened
Croatia advance to the semi-finals for the first time since 1998 after a dramatic 4-3 win on penalties against spirited hosts Russia.
Jul 07, 2018, 23:12 PM ISTCroatia vs Russia FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps
Croatia and Russia will face each other at Fisht Stadium on Saturday.
Jul 07, 2018, 21:32 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018 Croatia vs Russia quarterfinal preview
Croatia and Russia did just about enough to emerge successful from their respective round of 16 matches but will need to replicate their group stage form and attacking mindset when they clash in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-finals in Sochi.
Jul 07, 2018, 12:04 PM ISTCroatia's victory at FIFA World Cup would be Luka Modric's dream come true
“Playing for my team is a great honour and a pleasure, but to win the World Cup with Croatia is almost unthinkable, like the most beautiful fairy tale! It would be incredible to lift the trophy as captain.”
Jul 06, 2018, 17:57 PM ISTLuka Modric-led Croatia march on towards FIFA World Cup glory
Croatia struggled to get past dogged Denmark in Sunday’s slightly surreal last 16 game in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jul 02, 2018, 17:33 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic praises Luka Modric shootout bravery after miss
With the score at 1-1 in the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Luka Modric’s penalty five minutes from the end of extra time was saved by Kasper Schmeichel. However, the captain opted to return and converted in Croatia’s 3-2 shootout win.
Jul 02, 2018, 11:34 AM ISTCroatia's Modric faces up to his final chance for FIFA World Cup glory
Luka Modric owns four Champions League titles from his six years at Real Madrid, and has also won a La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
Jun 30, 2018, 11:07 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Croatian media hail 'fairytale' win over Argentina
Thursday`s 3-0 win in Nizhny Novgorod sent the Croatians through with a match to spare following what daily Sportske Novosti described as "a magnificent victory to be told by generations to come."
Jun 22, 2018, 13:05 PM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Luka Modric ready for Argentina challenge after scripting Croatia victory
Luka Modric scored a second half penalty to secure the win after Croatia went ahead through a first half own goal by Nigeria midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo.
Jun 17, 2018, 11:20 AM ISTFIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic banks on mix of youth and experience
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says "we have very good set of players who are the driving forces of big clubs and young players."
Jun 16, 2018, 10:52 AM ISTCroatian striker Nikola Kalinic optimistic ahead of first game against Nigeria in FIFA World Cup 2018
Croatia, which boasts stars like Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, FC Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, has demonstrated its strong potential, especially in midfield and attack, he said.
Jun 14, 2018, 14:15 PM ISTWe're waiting for you: Real Madrid's Luka Modric tells Neymar
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric urged Neymar to join him at the Champions League winners after swapping shirts with the forward following Sunday`s international friendly between Brazil and Croatia.
Jun 04, 2018, 09:30 AM IST