Joško Gvardiol scored with a diving header following a set-piece routine.
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Made history as the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, eventually finishing fourth. Croacia vs Marruecos
Mislav Oršić restored the lead with a curled strike that went in off the far post. Historical Context & Statistics
The most significant recent meeting between Croatia and Morocco was the at the 2022 FIFA World Cup , where Croatia secured the bronze medal with a 2–1 victory . Match Overview: Croatia 2–1 Morocco Joško Gvardiol scored with a diving header following
A 2–2 draw in Casablanca, with Croatia winning 7–6 on penalties.
Secured their second-ever third-place finish (after 1998) and their third top-three finish in six World Cup appearances. Mislav Oršić restored the lead with a curled
Before their high-stakes bronze medal match, the two teams had met twice: