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Jude Bellingham cut a frustrated figure in Cologne.

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.

  • Ciaran Fahey

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Croatia’s ambassador to Australia, Betty Pavelich.

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.

  • Simone Fox Koob and Ben Schneiders
Australia’s Croatian migrant community has a chequered history.

‘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.

  • Ben Schneiders and Simone Fox Koob
It is the second time Croatia has taken third place at the World Cup.

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.

  • James Robson
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.

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.

  • James Polson
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez celebrate a goal.

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.

  • Karolos Grohmann
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The mercurial Luka Modric has guided the Croatians to within one game of a second straight World Cup final appearance.

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.

  • Mitch Phillips
Argentina’s Lionel Messi.

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.

  • Karolos Grohmann
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (left) and Leandro Paredes celebrate their quarter-final victory.

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.

Brazil’s players in Qatar unveil a banner in support of Pele after their 4-1 round-of-16 win over South Korea.

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.

  • James Polson

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