Afrigather Luka Modric led Croatia to 3rd place in what was doubtless the midfield nice’s final look on the World Cup.
The runners-up from 4 years in the past secured one other medal by beating Morocco 2-1 within the third-place match on Saturday.
Mislav Orsic scored the decisive objective shortly earlier than halftime at Khalifa Worldwide Stadium to make sure Modric completed on a profitable notice, if this does change into his final World Cup match.
On the age of 37, that appears doubtless, even when there are hopes he’ll lead his nation on the 2024 European Championship.
Josko Gvardiol put Croatia forward within the seventh minute, however Achraf Dari evened the rating within the ninth.
After turning into the primary African crew to succeed in the World Cup semifinals, Morocco’s event resulted in two losses. However then crew’s achievements in Qatar can be remembered for the outpouring of satisfaction amongst Arab nations.
The World Cup remaining between defending champion France and Argentina is scheduled for Sunday at Lusail Stadium.
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