The Croatian squad reclaimed the image they showcased in 2018 and earned a victory over Canada, a team that entered with good intentions but did not meet them on the field.
Croatia’s memorable run at the 2018 World Cup left a lasting impression, making them one of the teams to watch in Qatar. Their opening performance this time around started slowly, yet they recovered strongly against a Canada side that showed progress but was prone to errors and ultimately exited Group F. The Canadians opened the scoring with a header from Alphonso Davies, their first ever World Cup goal. Croatia answered quickly, tightening the tempo with goals from Kramaric and Livaja before half-time.
In the second half, Canada pursued an equalizer, but Kramaric continued to influence the game as Croatia extended their lead, with Majer finishing off the match late to seal a 4-1 result.
With four points in the bag, Croatia prepared for a decisive final group game against Belgium, a match that felt like a mini-final in a group where Morocco also had a strong path to the knockout stage. The early tension of the campaign gave way to a confident Croatian performance as they cemented their position in contention.
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CROATIA – CANADA, OBJECTIVES AND MINUTE BY MINUTE
- The clash between the Vatreni and the Canucks, minute by minute.
- GOAL FOR CROATIA! Near the end, Majer pounced on a loose ball to cap the scoring with a final 4-1 tally.
- GOAL FOR CROATIA! Kramaric finished off a slick move, sealing Canada’s fate and nudging Croatia closer to the knockout rounds.
- GOAL FOR CROATIA! Livaja added a precise finish to make it 2-1, signaling a late-ditch effort toward victory.
- GOAL FOR CROATIA! A composed equalizer from Kramaric brought balance and reignited Croatia’s momentum.
- GOAL FOR CANADA! Alphonso Davies finally broke the drought, scoring Canada’s first World Cup goal.
- With Modric continuing to set the standard, the Croatian side showed poise and organization throughout.
- All decisions confirmed for Canada, a team eager for its first win in this World Cup campaign.
- Good afternoon and welcome to another broadcast of GOAL. Croatia faces Canada on Matchday 2 of Group F in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the Khalifa International Stadium.
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HOW TO WATCH LIVE ON TV AND STREAMING
In Argentina, the match airs on DirecTV Sports and Public TV, while in Chile DirecTV Sports holds the rights. In Mexico, options include Sky Sports, TUDN, Azteca 7, and Canal de las Estrellas. In the United States, a bilingual telecast is available on Telemundo for Spanish and FS1 for English. In Colombia, DirecTV Sports carries the game. The Croatia–Canada match will be accessible via streaming in several regions, including DirectTV Go, Blue to Go, and Vix+ in parts of South America, with Movistar+ in Spain. In the United States, the Fox Sports app and the Telemundo app provide coverage.
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FORMATIONS
CROATIA
Dominik Livakovic; Josip Juricic, Dejan Lovren, Josko Gvardiol and Borna Sosa; Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic; Marko Livaja, Andrej Kramaric and Ivan Perisic. Manager: Zlatko Dalic.
CANADA
Milan Borjan; Alistair Johnston, Steven Vitória and Kamal Miller; Richie Laryea, Atiba Hutchinson, Eustaquio, and Alphonso Davies; Tajon Buchanan; Cyle Larin and Jonathan David. Manager: John Herdman.
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