2018 World Cup group-by-group guide Group D: Croatia

Coach:Zlatko Dalic

Star player:Luka Modric

World Cup best:Third place 1998

Ivan Rakitic, Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic make for one of the best creative midfields in the tournament but they have failed to make it out of their group on their last three appearances since reaching the semi-finals at France 98.

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