World Cup 2022: Morocco and Croatia play out draw
Croatia's World Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start with a 0-0 draw against a battling Morocco as the 2018 runners-up lacked the punch of the side that went so close in Russia.
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Morocco and Croatia goalless at halftime
AL KHOR, Qatar : The first half of Wednesday's World Cup Group F match between Morocco and Croatia finished 0-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium after an intense opening period yielded few goalscoring opportunities for both teams.
Morocco v Croatia teams
AL KHOR, Qatar : Following are the teams for the World Cup Group F match between Morocco and Croatia on Wednesday.
Brozovic, Kovacic start for Croatia v Morocco
AL KHOR, Qatar : Croatia midfielders Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic will both start their World Cup Group F opener at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday after overcoming injury issues.
Modric plays down talk of another Croatia World Cup hot streak
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Croatia captain Luka Modric on Tuesday sought to quash early talk of a repeat of his country's astonishing 2018 World Cup run, and said comparisons about his own form were pointless distractions from tough games ahead.
Pressure off unfancied Croatia as they begin against Morocco
DOHA: Croatia have won their last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka Modric, will begin their World Cup campaign against Morocco on Wednesday (Nov 23) with little fanfare and few predicting glory.
Players must not be daunted by data collection insights, says Wenger
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : FIFA's new insights into player performances based on a variety of metrics will change the way the game is viewed but players must not try to alter their style or hold themselves back as a result, Arsene Wenger said on Saturday.
Croatia's Petkovic, Livaja warn against writing off 2018 finalists
DOHA : Croatia forwards Bruno Petkovic and Marko Livaja said the team thrives on being considered underdogs and warned on Saturday that the 2018 World Cup runners-up have what it takes to reach the final again.