Croatia
Good draw, bad draw: Dour England do enough to top Euros group
A scoreless draw with Slovenia - combined with the Denmark-Serbia stalemate - means Gareth Southgate’s side will avoid the tournament favourites until the final.
- by Ciaran Fahey
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Celebrate players, not politics: Croatian ambassador wants soccer clubs to kick out ideology
The call comes after an investigation showed how some Australian-Croatian sporting clubs were displaying fascist symbols and commemorating anniversaries linked to the Nazi-backed Ustasha.
- by Simone Fox Koob and Ben Schneiders
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‘Symbols of hate’: The lingering afterlife of Croatian fascism in Australia
The legacy of Croatia’s wartime puppet regime can be seen in symbols and rituals proudly promoted in parts of the community.
- by Ben Schneiders and Simone Fox Koob
No ‘booby prize’ as Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take third place
Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatian teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.
- by James Robson
As it happened: Alvarez double, Messi magic put Argentina into final
Argentina will face either Morocco or France in the World Cup final after two quick-fire goals turned their semi-final against Croatia on its head at Lusail Stadium.
- by James Polson
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Alvarez and Messi steer Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final
Argentina’s Julian Alvarez scored twice and earned a penalty converted by Lionel Messi as they swept past Croatia 3-0 and into the World Cup final where they will face either holders France or Morocco.
- by Karolos Grohmann
Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup’s glass ceiling?
In almost 100 years, only eight nations have won the World Cup. Two surprise semi-finalists are vying to become just the third first-time winners in four decades.
- by Mitch Phillips
More than just Messi: Croatia out to stop entire Argentina team
A man-marking brief won’t be employed against Lionel Messi when Croatia meet Argentina for a spot in the World Cup final.
- by Karolos Grohmann
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Messi’s dream alive as Argentina reach semis on penalties, Croatia break Brazil hearts
Argentina have knocked out the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to set up a semi-final against Croatia, who also beat Brazil on penalties on a dramatic day of action.
World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp
Vinicius jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all made it onto the scoresheet in the first half as the five-time champions eye a deep run in Qatar.
- by James Polson
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Japan seize up in shootout as Croatia move into quarter-finals
Japan have failed again to reach the last eight at a World Cup finals after being beaten in a penalty shootout, thanks to three awful, softly taken spot kicks.
- by Vince Rugari
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