FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish runners up
Dec 18, 2022, at 05:48 am
Doha/IBNS: Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff of the World Cup on Saturday, leaving Qatar on a high note again performing beyond expectations.
Lionel Messi, Alvarez team up to help Argentina defeat Croatia by 3-0 to cruise to World Cup final
Dec 14, 2022, at 03:06 pm
Lusail: Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez teamed up to defeat Croatia 3-0 as Argentina dominantly cruised to the final of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup quarter-final: Croatia knock Brazil out in penalty shootout to enter semis
Dec 10, 2022, at 05:29 am
Doha/ IBNS: In a close battle, Croatia defeated Brazil by 4-2 in a penalty shootout becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Brazil more than just Neymar and Vinicius: Croatia head coach Dalic
Dec 09, 2022, at 05:01 pm
Doha/UNI: Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has described Brazil as the most impressive team at this World Cup ahead of their quarterfinal clash on Friday.
Livakovic's three saves put Croatia into FIFA World Cup quarters, Japan out
Dec 06, 2022, at 02:53 pm
Al Wakrah: Dominik Livakovic emerged a hero by pulling off three good saves as Croatia stormed into the quarterfinals of the World Cup by beating Japan 3-1 in the penalties following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes here on Monday.
Fans wait for a thrilling Monday as Brazil-South Korea gear up for battle
Dec 05, 2022, at 01:34 am
Doha: Japan face Croatia, while Brazil take on South Korea in the World Cup last 16 on Monday in two fascinating ties.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco progress into knock-out stage after 36 years
Dec 02, 2022, at 04:34 pm
Doha/UNI: Morocco moved into the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1986 as they secured the top place of Group F after a 2-1 victory over Canada here on Thursday.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Belgium eliminated after goalless draw with Croatia
Dec 02, 2022, at 04:29 pm
Doha/UNI: Romelu Lukaku missed several golden scoring opportunities as Belgium drew 0-0 with Croatia to bid farewell to the FIFA World Cup here on Thursday.
Morocco holds Croatia to goalless draw in FIFA World Cup Group F
Nov 24, 2022, at 12:58 am
Al Khor/UNI: With four shots on target the entire game, Croatia was held to a 0-0 draw by Morocco in their World Cup Group F match at Al Bayt Stadium here on Wednesday.
Croatia's Borna Coric positive for coronavirus
Jun 22, 2020, at 04:55 pm
Washington/Xinhua: Croatian tennis player Borna Coric has tested positive for COVID-19, the world No. 33 announced through his official twitter account on Monday.
Croatian footballer Modric receives Golden Foot Award for career achievements
Nov 13, 2019, at 10:13 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Croatian playmaker Luka Modric received on Tuesday the Golden Foot award, awarded to football players age 29 and older for their contribution to football, career achievements and personality.
Duje Caleta-Car joins French club Marseille
Jul 21, 2018, at 05:15 pm
Paris, July 21 (IBNS): World Cup runners-up Croatia's center back Duje Caleta-Car has signed a contract with French club Marseille.
Pussy Riot members arrested for intruding into football ground during FIFA WC Final
Jul 17, 2018, at 01:01 pm
Moscow, July 17 (IBNS): Members of Russian feminist protest group Pussy Riot have been arrested for their intrusion into the football ground during the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, media reports said.
Six stations in France renamed after World Cup heroes
Jul 16, 2018, at 07:12 pm
Paris, July 16 (IBNS): Six stations in the Paris metro have been temporarily renamed as a tribute to France's World Cup winning football players as part of the country's preparations to welcome their heroes.
France beat Croatia 4-2 to win World Cup
Jul 15, 2018, at 11:17 pm
Moscow, July 15 (IBNS): France lifted the FIFA World Cup for the second time in history overpowering a spirited Croatia 4-2 here at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday.
France beat Croatia 4-2, win World Cup
Jul 15, 2018, at 10:33 pm
Moscow, July 15 (IBNS): France defeated Croatia to life the FIFA World Cup here on Sunday.
World Cup final: France-Croatia battle for title victory
Jul 15, 2018, at 08:59 pm
Moscow, July 15 (IBNS): Amid cheers of fans inside the stadium and millions across the world watching it on their TV sets, the grand final match of the World Cup, played between Croatia and France, started on Sunday night.
Croatia defeat Denmark to reach WC Q/Fs
Jul 02, 2018, at 09:31 am
Nizhny Novgorod , July 2 (IBNS): Croatia defeated Denmark 3-2 (1-1) via penalty shootout to move to the next round of the World Cup here on Sunday.
Argentina beat Nigeria to enter last 16 of FIFA World Cup
Jun 27, 2018, at 01:43 am
Saint Petersburg, Jun 26 (IBNS): Riding on Marcos Rojo's 86th minute goal, Argentina defeated Nigeria to enter the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Saint Petersburg Stadium here on Tuesday.
FIFA World Cup: Croatia thrash Argentina 3-0
Jun 22, 2018, at 01:35 am
Nizhny Novgorod, Jun 21 (IBNS): Croatia ripped apart Argentina to clinch a comprehensive victory in a Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium here on Thursday.
Perišić's late goal means Croatia pip Spain
Jun 22, 2016, at 07:16 pm
Bordeaux, Jun 22 (IBNS): An incredible late solo goal by Ivan Perišić gave Croatia victory against the holders and first place in UEFA EURO 2016 Group D, leaving Spain to face Italy in the round of 16.
Necid shows nerve to rescue Czech Republic
Jun 18, 2016, at 07:10 pm
St Etienne, Jun 18 (IBNS): Substitute duo Milan Škoda and Tomáš Necid of the Czech Republic earned their country an unlikely draw after Croatia looked set to clinch a last-16 berth.
Modrić magic helps Croatia down Turkey
Jun 13, 2016, at 03:02 am
Paris, June 12 (IBNS) Croatia opened their UEFA EURO 2016 campaign with a slender Group D success over Turkey in Paris which owed much to a brilliant long-range volley from Luka Modrić.
FIFA sanctions several football associations after discriminatory chants by fans
May 28, 2016, at 07:21 pm
Zurich, May 28 (IBNS) Following match reports and additional evidence generated by the Anti-Discrimination Monitoring System, FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the associations of Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras and Croatia.