2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Ivan Perišić
Ivan Perišić equalised for Croatia with a powerful left-footed shot before conceding the handball penalty that restored France’s lead.
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2018 in Croatia
Explore 17 historical events and records for Croatia in 2018.
Historical records for Croatia in 2018
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July
2018 FIFA World Cup Final - Mario Mandžukić
Mario Mandžukić was involved in both ends of the scoring, deflecting a French free kick into his own goal before scoring for Croatia.
2018 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after captaining Croatia to its first World Cup final.
December
Ballon d'Or Victory
Wins the 2018 Ballon d'Or after a year featuring Champions League success with Real Madrid.
Other events (month unknown)
Badelj Croatia World Cup Midfield Depth
Milan Badelj offers tactical discipline and ball retention as a midfield squad member during Croatia's run to the 2018 World Cup final.
Brozovic Croatia World Cup Midfield Screen
Marcelo Brozović operates ahead of Croatia's defence in the World Cup final, combining ball recovery with short passing against France's quick attacks.
Jedvaj Croatia World Cup Versatile Defender
Tin Jedvaj contributes defensive versatility to Croatia's 2018 World Cup squad, offering coverage across positions during the national team's runner-up campaign.
Kovacic Croatia World Cup Midfield Option
Mateo Kovačić strengthens Croatia's midfield options during the 2018 World Cup, contributing to the first Croatian national team to reach a final.
Kramaric Equaliser Against Russia
Andrej Kramarić heads Croatia level against Russia in the 2018 World Cup quarter-final, maintaining the visitors' chance of advancing in a dramatic match.
Lovren Croatia World Cup Final Centre Back
Dejan Lovren plays at centre-back for Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, contributing aerial defending as his country finishes runner-up to France.
Pivaric Croatia World Cup Final Squad
Josip Pivarić is part of Croatia's history-making 2018 World Cup squad, providing defensive cover on the left as the team reaches its first final.
Pjaca Croatia World Cup Wide Forward
Marko Pjaca provides an attacking option in Croatia's 2018 World Cup squad, using pace on the flank as the national team reaches the tournament final.
Rakitic Winning Shootout Kick Against Russia
Ivan Rakitić converts the decisive penalty against host nation Russia in the 2018 World Cup quarter-final, sending Croatia into the last four.
Rebic Scores Against Argentina at World Cup
Ante Rebić capitalises on a goalkeeping mistake to score Croatia's opening goal against Argentina, starting a 3–0 group-stage victory at the 2018 World Cup.
Subasic Saves Three Penalties Against Denmark
Danijel Subašić saves three Danish penalties in a World Cup round-of-sixteen shootout, setting the foundation for Croatia's run to the final.
Vida Extra-Time Header Against Russia
Domagoj Vida heads Croatia ahead during extra time against Russia in the World Cup quarter-final, although the hosts equalise before Croatia wins on penalties.
Vrsaljko Croatia World Cup Semi-Final Right Back
Šime Vrsaljko supplies defensive intensity and overlapping support on Croatia's right side during the dramatic 2018 World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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