🇭🇷Croatia's population of under 4 million has consistently performed at a high level in international football tournaments.
⚽️Croatia's success is a result of their talented players, including Luca Modric and Davor Suker.
🏆Croatia reached the World Cup final in 2018, their best-ever finish in the tournament.
🥈Croatia won the silver medal in the 2018 World Cup, defeating strong teams like Argentina and England.
🇭🇷💪Croatia's underdog status fuels their determination and resilience on the field.
How many times has Croatia qualified for the World Cup?
—Croatia has qualified for the World Cup six times, reaching the semi-finals in 1998 and 2018.
Who is Croatia's most well-known football player?
—Luca Modric, the Real Madrid midfielder, is regarded as Croatia's most well-known football player. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2018.
Has Croatia ever defeated Brazil in a World Cup match?
—Yes, Croatia defeated Brazil 3-0 in the 1998 World Cup quarterfinals, one of their most memorable victories.
What is Croatia's best World Cup finish?
—Croatia's best World Cup finish came in 2018 when they reached the final and won the silver medal.
What makes Croatia the ultimate underdogs of international football?
—Croatia's small population, their history of war and independence, and their consistent success against stronger teams make them the ultimate underdogs of international football.
00:00Croatia has consistently defied the odds in international football.
04:15In 1998, Croatia reached the World Cup semi-finals, their best-ever finish at the time.
07:00In 2018, Croatia reached the World Cup final, winning the silver medal.
08:52In 2022, Croatia impressed again, reaching the third-place playoff.
