?Croatia would be jubilant after a well-deserved second consecutive podium finish as they emerged third at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 , having finished runner’s up in the 2018 edition.
?A country with less than 4 million people achieving this in six appearances with their first coming only in 1998 is remarkable
??Between 1998 to 2022, Croatia has the 3rd highest podium finishes (1998 ? 2018 ? 2022 ?), only behind France and Germany. They have fared better than football powerhouses such as Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, England, etc. who failed to qualify for the semi-finals even in the 2022 edition.
?At 37, magician Luka Modric continues to be the engine of the Croatia team. While he might have played his last World Cup game, he could very well be a part of the side for the Euros in 2024, having shown he has still got it in him #brazil
⭐️Gvardiol was awarded the Player of the Match award in the 3rd place play-off, and has been one of the most impressive players in the World Cup, which has also seen top clubs chasing his signature.
? With this, a small nation like Croatia has jumped to 7th on the latest FIFA rankings among the 211 members. Incredible!
While Croatia might have won a bronze medal, it shines as bright as gold!
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