Modric plays down talk of another Croatia World Cup hot streak

Lionel Messi and Luka Modric face off in a mouthwatering World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia on Tuesday, desperate to seize their final chance to win football's ultimate prize. In the second semi-final on Wednesday, reigning champions France take on giant-killing Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the last four of a World…

Lionel Messi's date with destiny, France's defence of their crown, Morocco's miraculous run and Croatia's crusade for a second consecutive World Cup final. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the last four aiming to take his final shot at World Cup glory all the way as he bids to cement his…

The semi-finals of World Cup 2022 take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, which means we are one step closer to knowing which player will win the Golden Ball - and the best see it as a two-horse race. Several stars have impressed so far in Qatar, but there is still time to make an impact. Indeed, although the race for the Golden Ball has two clear…

When Croatia made the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia, Damir Kreilach couldn't attend. It was the early stages of his Real Salt Lake career, and they played an away game at Minnesota United FC the day prior. Kreilach, then in his late 20s, was amid his first MLS season after arriving that winter from German club Union Berlin. But Croatia's…

Securing the number one spot from a group that had six European teams including Russia and Slovakia was just enough for Croatia to qualify for the FIFA Men's Football tournament scheduled to hold in Qatar come November 20, 2022. Croatia will be making their 6th appearance at the 22nd edition of the World cup since they gained independence. Apart…

After their emphatic win over South Korea in the round of 16, Brazil face Croatia in the quarter-finals at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan on Friday. The Croatians knocked out Japan following a penalty shootout in the last round, but can the 2018 runners-up get past the tournament favourites? Brazil coach Tite has explained that joining in…

Croatia has won its last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka Modric, will begin its World Cup campaign against Morocco on Wednesday with little fanfare and few predicting glory. So unfancied is Zlatko Dalic's side, which went all the way before succumbing to France in the final four years…

There are usually a few chaotic days across any major international soccer tournament and Wednesday seems like it has a chance to be one with a couple of live underdogs on the card. Let's take a look. Morocco+280 (BetMGM) Four years ago, Croatia were the darlings of the World Cup. Priced as a 33/1 outsider going into Russia, the Checkered Ones went…

Germany, Spain, Belgium and 2018 finalists Croatia get their campaigns under way on day four of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Belgium's "Golden Generation" will begin their final shot at World Cup glory against Canada on Wednesday, but do so without talismanic forward Romelu Lukaku, who has been central to their success in recent years. The Group F…

2018 World Cup runners-up, Croatia, will face off against Morocco and want to get off to a positive start in hopes of making another historic run. The contest will take place in Al Khor at Al Bayt Stadium with kickoff set for 5 a.m. ET. Four years ago, the Croatians played some of the best football the country had ever witnessed. The team topped…

DOHA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Croatia have won their last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka Modric, will begin their World Cup campaign against Morocco on Wednesday with little fanfare and few predicting glory. So unfancied are Zlatko Dalic's side, who went all the way before succumbing to…

After finishing runners-up four years ago in Russia, expectations from Croatian fans are high for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Coach Zlatko Dalić has shrewdly played down those exceptions, preferring to keep his side's feet on the ground by saying just being in Qatar was a major achievement for the small nation. Dalić has not put any added pressure on…

The FIFA World Cup finally gets underway in Qatar this weekend and there are 32 teams vying for the top prize - but who will come out on top? France will be fancied to go a similar distance this time around after they claimed the Coupe du Monde in Russia back in 2018. Under Gareth Southgate and with a talented squad of players, England will be…

Morocco have star power and a new manager committed to the attack - but unfortunately, they have a tough group too. Our Group F World Cup betting preview breaks down Morocco's chances and how Belgium, Croatia, and Canada will stand in their way. Group F at the 2022 World Cup is not short on compelling storylines, from the top to the bottom. In…

For Belgium and Croatia, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is the last chance for their golden generations to deliver glory, while Canada and Morocco enter the scene as underdogs and are ready to show that they can cause trouble for the two powerhouses. Croatia were runners-up in 2018, losing to France 4-2 in Moscow, and Belgium won the third-place playoff -…

As the kick-off for the Qatar World Cup approaches, there are plenty of arguments to be made about which group is THEE "Group of Death". Group F should be no exception and will produce some exciting matches. The four teams in this group are Belgium, Canada, Croatia, and Morocco. By the numbers, Belgium is your favorite to win the group. With star…

Despite only playing competitive matches since 1994, Croatia have enjoyed plenty of success at World Cups. In 1998 they competed in their first tournament, finishing third and providing the tournament top scorer, Davor Suker. Roll forward 20 years and they reached the final in 2018, providing the tournament's best player, Luka Modric. They are the…

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicking off in less than two weeks, it is time to look ahead to the group stage of the tournament. Group F, featuring Belgium, Croatia, Canada, and Morocco, is loaded with some of the most elite European club footballers. Belgium and Croatia will be eyeing World Cup glory in Qatar and are among the tournament…

Drawn into Group F, Croatia have Belgium as their primary rivals for supremacy, and progression to the round of 16 is all but assured ahead of Canada and Morocco, who round out the group. According to the latest Fifa rankings, Croatia are the seventh best team in the world, well capable of causing an upset in the knockout stages, just like they did…

One of the game's great midfield talents of this generation, Luka Modric, will play in surely his last Fifa World Cup and lead his Croatia side hoping to replicate the feats of Russia 2018, where they reached the final. Ivan Rakitic is no longer at Modric's side, Sime Vrsaljko has retired and Ante Rebic has been jettisoned from the squad, but…

Croatia captain Luka Modric has admitted that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last international tournament. The Real Madrid midfielder will turn 38 before Euro 2024 begins. Modric has represented his country for the past 16 years after debuting for Vatreni back in March 2006. He has since gone on to amass 154 caps, score 23 goals and offer…

Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is a very tough draw which has teams such as Morocco, Croatia, Canada, and Belgium. Thibaut Courtois, a club teammate to Luka Modrić, will be opponents, and Canada will try to get past the difficult group to improve its tournament record. Belgium is no longer the world's finest footballing nation, despite spending…

The 2018 FIFA World Cup runner-up, Croatia, will start their journey toward the final in Qatar on Wednesday. Morocco are aiming to upend the Croatians on day one of Group F, however. The Moroccans are ranked No 22 in the world according to FIFA. Morocco are in their second straight World Cup after qualifying for the 2018 edition. The Atlas Lions…

Al Bayt Stadium will play host to Wednesday's FIFA World Cup game between Morocco and Croatia. The game kicks off at 9:00 pm with Croatia heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Morocco vs. Croatia game and give you our free tips and bets. When: Wednesday November 23, 2022 at 9:00…