63 games filled with drama, intrigue, set-piece goals and surprise results have determined our finalists: France and Croatia.
World Cup Final takes place on 15 July at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.
63 games filled with drama, intrigue, set-piece goals and surprise results have determined our finalists: France and Croatia.
World Cup Final takes place on 15 July at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.
England and Sweden will not need to be told about the significance of their quarter-final in Samara on 7 July. No matter which team advances, it will be hugely significant due to the fact neither side has made it that far at a FIFA World Cup for almost a quarter of a century.
Both teams came through tough battles in the Round of 16, in matches held only a few hours apart. Despite enjoying precious little of the ball against Spain, the Russians fought tooth and nail to protect their goal and eventually prevailed in a penalty shootout.
The finest generation of talent Croatia has produced since the World Cup semi-finalists of 1998 is yet to fulfill its potential on the international stage.
Who do they play?
Croatia vs Nigeria – Saturday, 16 June at 11:45 PM
Croatia vs Argentina – Thursday, 21 June at 11:45 PM
Croatia vs Iceland – Thursday, 26 June at 11:45 PM