World Cup 2022 team preview: Croatia to cruise to the quarters

Croatia reached the 2018 World Cup final and are the second-smallest country by population and land mass to reach a World cup final. Matko Janković assesses Croatia's chances of success at the World Cups 2022.

Croatia qualified top of Group H with seven wins, two draws and one loss. 21 goals scored and only four conceded were the stats.

Zlatko Dalic is the current Croatia manager. He has been criticised for his lack of tactical skills but has shown his motivational and psychological skills in Russia four years ago. Dalick knows when to pull back and seek input from his players.

Dominik Livakovic, Borna Sosa, Josip Sutalo, Mario Pasalic and Josko Gvardiol are likely to be selected for Croatia's World Cup squad. Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic and Luka Modric are the key players in Croatia midfield. Ivan Perisic is the most important player of this generation. Marko Livaja and Bruno Petkovic are considered as possible forwards.

Luka Modric is the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner and the Russia Golden Ball award winner. He is a key player for Croatia and his club and national team. His passing skills, creativity and passing ability still surprise players.

Borna Sosa is a left-back who could have played for Manchester City this summer. He is talented and technically gifted.

Croatia are going to the 2022 World Cup. They finished first in their UEFA Nations League A Group 1. Croatia beat France at the Stade de France for the first time. The team has a great mix of experience and young talent. If Croatia qualify, they will play either Spain or Germany in the Round of 16.

Croatia are expected to reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. They could play Germany, Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland or Uruguay.

Croatia play Morocco on November 23 at 10 am and Canada on BBC at 4 pm. Croatia play Belgium on December 1 at 3 pm on TV. Paddy Power News offers football betting tips and previews for the Qatar World Cup 2022.

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