A penalty originally awarded to Croatia in the 15th minute for a foul on Yannick Carrasco was overturned after VAR detected a marginal offside by Dejan Lovren.
The 0-0 result meant Croatia finished second in the group behind Morocco, while Belgium finished third and was eliminated. Historical Head-to-Head Statistics Chorwacja - Belgia
This was the final Group F match. Croatia needed only a draw to advance, while Belgium required a victory to guarantee a spot in the Round of 16. Key Moments: A penalty originally awarded to Croatia in the
Substitute Romelu Lukaku missed four major scoring opportunities in the second half, including hitting the post and failing to convert from point-blank range. Croatia needed only a draw to advance, while
Ivan Perišić nearly scored for Croatia just 10 seconds into the game with a long-range shot.
The overall rivalry between the two nations is closely contested, with Belgium holding a slight edge in recent years.
The most significant recent meeting between and Belgium occurred during the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage, where a scoreless draw resulted in Belgium's elimination from the tournament. Thu, Dec 1 2022 World Cup Match Report: Croatia 0-0 Belgium (Dec 1, 2022)
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