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2022 in Croatia

Explore 13 historical events and records for Croatia in 2022.

Historical records for Croatia in 2022

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January

Spanish Super Cup Final Opening Goal

Modric, Luka · Riyadh · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Athletic Club 2-0 in the Spanish Super Cup final.

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Gvardiol Heads Croatia Ahead of Morocco

Gvardiol, Joško · Al Rayyan · Defender · Sport / Football

Joško Gvardiol scores a diving header in Croatia's third-place play-off against Morocco, helping his national team finish the 2022 World Cup with bronze medals.

Juranovic Croatia Quarter-Final Right Back

Juranović, Josip · Al Rayyan · Defender · Sport / Football

Josip Juranović provides tireless runs at right-back in Croatia's World Cup quarter-final against Brazil, contributing to disciplined defending before the shootout victory.

Kramaric Double Against Canada

Kramarić, Andrej · Al Rayyan · Forward · Sport / Football

Andrej Kramarić scores twice against Canada at the 2022 World Cup, displaying clinical movement and finishing in Croatia's important 4–1 group victory.

Livaja Scores Against Canada World Cup

Livaja, Marko · Al Rayyan · Forward · Sport / Football

Marko Livaja scores Croatia's second goal against Canada at the World Cup, completing the first-half turnaround after his side conceded almost immediately.

Livakovic Three Saves Against Japan in Shootout

Livaković, Dominik · Al Wakrah · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Dominik Livaković saves three penalties against Japan in the 2022 World Cup round of sixteen, becoming decisive in Croatia's progression to the quarter-finals.

Majer Scores in Canada World Cup Victory

Majer, Lovro · Al Rayyan · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Lovro Majer scores Croatia's fourth goal against Canada at the 2022 World Cup, rounding off a 4–1 group-stage comeback victory.

Orsic Wins World Cup Bronze Against Morocco

Oršić, Mislav · Al Rayyan · Winger · Sport / Football

Mislav Oršić curls the winning goal against Morocco in the third-place play-off, confirming Croatia's second consecutive top-three World Cup finish.

Perisic Assists Croatian Third-Place Opener

Perišić, Ivan · Al Rayyan · Winger · Sport / Football

Ivan Perišić creates Croatia's opening goal against Morocco with an intelligent headed touch, helping the side claim third place at the 2022 World Cup.

Petkovic Equaliser Against Brazil in Extra Time

Petković, Bruno · Al Rayyan · Forward · Sport / Football

Bruno Petković scores a deflected equaliser against Brazil late in extra time at the 2022 World Cup, setting up a shootout that Croatia subsequently wins.

Sosa Croatia World Cup Left Back

Sosa, Borna · Qatar · Defender · Sport / Football

Borna Sosa supplies overlapping runs and deliveries from left-back during Croatia's 2022 World Cup campaign, adding width to a technically controlled side.

Sucic Emerging Croatian Midfield Generation

Sučić, Luka · Salzburg · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Luka Sučić develops into a technically polished midfielder at Salzburg, making progress towards a senior international role for Croatia.

Vlasic Croatia World Cup Squad Attacker

Vlašić, Nikola · Qatar · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Nikola Vlašić gives Croatia another creative option in the 2022 World Cup squad, offering energetic runs between opposition midfield and defence.

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