Match Highlights
Head-to-Head
2018 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final
Croatia eliminated England in the 2018 World Cup semi-final with a dramatic extra-time winner from Mandžukić. England had taken an early lead through Trippier's free kick but couldn't hold on. This remains a painful memory for English football.
Venue Context
Retractable roof — if open, extreme Texas heat drains pressing intensity. Closed conditions favor possession teams.
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