Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic scores the winning goal in the World Cup semi-final against England on July 11, 2018
Zlatko Dalic: 'We were better than England'
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic insists that his team deserved to make the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 08:12
 Croatia players celebrate with Mario Mandzukic after scoring the winning goal in their World Cup semi-final with England on July 11, 2018
Live Commentary: Croatia 2-1 England AET - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia as Mario Mandzukic scores an extra-time winner to send Croatia in their first ever World Cup final.
Jul 11, 17:00
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England unchanged for World Cup semi-final with Croatia
England manager Gareth Southgate names an unchanged starting lineup for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final with Croatia.
Jul 11, 16:53
 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic reacts during the match against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Zlatko Dalic: 'Croatia World Cup progress no surprise'
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic believes that nobody should be surprised by his side reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 10, 19:29
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
How England could line up against Croatia
Ahead of England's World Cup semi-final with Croatia, Sports Mole looks at how the Three Lions could line up in Moscow.
Jul 10, 13:05
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 10, 11:07
 Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko lies injured on the floor during his side's World Cup quarter-final with Russia
Sime Vrsaljko ruled out of Croatia's World Cup semi-final with England?
Croatia full-back Sime Vrsaljko is reportedly ruled out of his side's World Cup semi-final with England due to a knee injury.
Jul 9, 17:00
 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on November 9, 2017
Zlatko Dalic: 'We can stop Harry Kane'
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic insists that his team can stop England captain Harry Kane in Wednesday night's 2018 World Cup semi-final.
Jul 8, 20:59
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Zlatko Dalic identifies Raheem Sterling threat
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic says that his team will have to be wary of Raheem Sterling in Wednesday's 2018 World Cup semi-final with England.
Jul 8, 20:47
 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic reacts during the match against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Zlatko Dalic: 'We do not fear England'
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic insists that his team 'do not fear England' ahead of their semi-final meeting at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 8, 20:34
 Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates with Sime Vrsaljko after scoring their second goal against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Luka Modric: "We were the better team"
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric insists that his teammates deserved their penalty-shootout win over Russia on Saturday.
Jul 8, 10:19
 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic reacts during the match against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic: 'We were lucky against Russia'
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic admits that their World Cup quarter-final against Russia could have swung either way.
Jul 8, 08:27
 Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Russia 2-2 Croatia (3-4 on pens) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Croatia's penalty-shootout win against Russia, as the Vatreni held their nerve to reach the World Cup semis.
Jul 7, 16:59
 Denmark manager Age Hareide on November 14, 2017
Live Commentary: Croatia 1-1 Denmark (3-2 on pens) - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Croatia's win over Denmark, as the 1998 semi-finalists held their nerve in a match that went the distance.
Jul 1, 17:00
 Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric: 'We are full of confidence'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric insists that his teammates are "full of confidence" ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with Denmark on Sunday.
Jul 1, 11:48
 Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the World Cup last-16 clash between Croatia and Denmark.
Jun 30, 17:35
 Croatia's Tin Jedvaj in action with Iceland's Alfred Finnbogason on June 26, 2018
Croatia beat Iceland late on to confirm top spot in Group D
Croatia earn a 2-1 victory over Iceland courtesy of goals from Milan Badelj and Ivan Perisic to confirm themselves as winners of Group D at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 26, 19:53
 Iceland and Croatia line up for the match on June 26, 2018
Live Commentary: Iceland 1-2 Croatia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Croatia beat Iceland 2-1 to claim top spot in Group D at the Rostov Arena.
Jun 26, 17:00
 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic reacts during the match against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Zlatko Dalic praises Croatia performance against Argentina
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic is full of praise for his side after their comfortable 3-0 victory against Argentina on Thursday evening.
Jun 21, 21:02
 Croatia's Ante Rebic celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal in the game against Argentina on June 21, 2018
Croatia humiliate Argentina to progress into second round of World Cup
Croatia produce a standout performance in Group D at the 2018 World Cup in order to beat Argentina 3-0 and qualify from the second round of the tournament.
Jun 21, 19:53
 Marcos Rojo in Argentina training on May 21, 2018
Team News: Angel Di Maria, Marcos Rojo out of Argentina starting XI against Croatia
Angel Di Maria and Marcos Rojo are omitted from Argentina's starting XI for Thursday's World Cup meeting with Croatia.
Jun 21, 17:03
 Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli on May 30, 2018
Live Commentary: Argentina 0-3 Croatia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Argentina fall to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Croatia in Group D.
Jun 21, 17:00
 Sergio Aguero misses a penalty during the World Cup group game between Argentina and Iceland on June 16, 2018
Preview:Argentina vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted XIs and a full match preview as Argentina look to bounce back from their draw with Iceland against Croatia in Group D.
Jun 20, 14:37
 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on November 9, 2017
Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic sent home from World Cup
Nikola Kalinic will play no further part in Croatia's World Cup campaign after refusing to come on as a substitute in their 2-0 win against Nigeria on Saturday evening.
Jun 18, 15:55
 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on November 9, 2017
Zlatko Dalic: 'We will not change for Argentina'
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says that his team will not "adjust" to Argentina when the two teams lock horns at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 17, 14:23
 Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Luka Modric: 'Croatia confidence boosted'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says that his side's confidence has been boosted after their 2-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday.
Jun 17, 10:08
 Croatia's Luka Modric in action with Nigeria's John Obi Mikel during the World Cup group-stage match on June 16, 2018
Croatia ease past lacklustre Nigeria
Croatia kickstart their 2018 World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Nigeria in Group D at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Russia.
Jun 16, 20:53
 John Stones in action with Odion Ighalo during the international friendly between England and Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Team News: Odion Ighalo leads line for Nigeria against Croatia
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo leads the line for Nigeria's 2018 World Cup opener against Croatia in Kaliningrad.
Jun 16, 18:03
 Croatia midfielder Luka Modric in action during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Wembley on June 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Croatia 2-0 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Croatia beat Nigeria 2-0 in Group D at the newly-built Kaliningrad Stadium.
Jun 16, 18:00
 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on November 9, 2017
Preview:Croatia vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group D clash between Croatia and Nigeria at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
Jun 14, 11:41
 The Croatian team line up ahead of their international friendly with Brazil at Anfield on June 3, 2018
World Cup preview: Croatia
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Croatia's chances as they bid to get out of the group stages for the first time since 1998.
Jun 13, 10:00
 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic watches on during his side's international friendly with Brazil at Anfield on June 3, 2018
Zlatko Dalic looking to learn from Brazil defeat
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic urges his side to learn from their 2-0 defeat to Brazil in their penultimate World Cup warm-up match.
Jun 3, 21:09
 Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Brazil 2-0 Croatia - as it happened
Relive Brazil's 2-0 win over Croatia as Neymar scores on his first appearance in more than three months to help his side to victory at Anfield.
Jun 3, 13:00
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Croatia sack head coach Ante Calic, appoint Zlatko Dalic as replacement
Croatia announce the sacking of Ante Cacic and the subsequent appointment of Zlatko Dalic just two days before their final World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Kiev.
Oct 7, 13:28
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