Secured their second-ever third-place finish (after 1998) and their third top-three finish in six World Cup appearances.
Joško Gvardiol scored with a diving header following a set-piece routine. Croacia vs Marruecos
A 2–2 draw in Casablanca, with Croatia winning 7–6 on penalties. Their opening match of the 2022 tournament ended
Their opening match of the 2022 tournament ended in a 0–0 draw . All-Time Wins Draws Total Goals 4 (excl. pens) 3 (excl. pens) 2022 WC Finish Significant Achievements pens) 2022 WC Finish Significant Achievements Achraf Dari
Achraf Dari equalized almost immediately, heading in a loose ball from close range.
Made history as the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, eventually finishing fourth.
The game took place on December 17, 2022, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar. All goals were scored in a frantic first half: