Mateo Kovacic had a golden opportunity to seal the game in the 87th minute but dragged his shot wide of the far post. Final Standings Achievement 3rd Place Croatia Secured their second World Cup bronze medal (also 1998). 4th Place Morocco
Croatia, led by captain Luka Modric , controlled much of the tempo. They focused on neutralizing Morocco’s counter-attacks, which had been so effective throughout the tournament. MAR vs CRO - Second-Half - ITV.mp4.mp4
Became the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Croatia pip Morocco to bronze - FIFA Mateo Kovacic had a golden opportunity to seal
The following events defined the final 45 minutes of the match as documented by ITV Sport and other major outlets: led by captain Luka Modric