Croatia, runners-up four years ago, started their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. Morocco were impressive, but failed to create clear-cut opportunities as Croatia also drew a blank.
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Spain saw a two goal lead evaporate before mounting a comeback of their own to defeat Croatia 3-5 after extra-time. Spain fell behind through a bizarre own goal but recovered and seemed to have put the game to bed before Croatia rallied to force extra time. Spain will now face France or Switzerland in the last eight.
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Luka Modric scores a sublime goal to help Croatia to a 3-1 victory over Scotland in Group D of Euro 2020. Nikola Vlašić had given Croatia the lead by Scotland levelled before the break through Callum McGregor. Croatia rose to the challenge and took second spot in the group thanks to Modric and a header from Ivan Perišić.
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A beautiful goal from Ivan Perisic earned Croatia a draw with the Czech Republic who took the lead in Group D through a dubious Patrik Schick penalty. The result puts the Czech Republic in a great position to qualify while Croatia will likely need a win against Scotland to progress.
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Raheem Sterling’s second-half strike got England off to a winning start at Euro 2020, as they beat Croatia 1-0 in sweltering conditions at Wembley. Croatia failed to show the form that saw them defeat England to reach the 2018 World Cup final in Russia.
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