Japan vs Croatia is next as The World Cup's surprise package Japan face Croatia in the round of 16 on Monday afternoon.
Japan produced the most wacko group stage performance of any team at the World Cup, with their defeat to lowly Costa Rica sandwiched between a pair of giant upsets over Germany and Spain. It's the highs that overtook the lows as the Samurai Blue advanced in dramatic fashion to the knockout stage.
#Croatia head coach @DalicZlatko expects a tough #FIFAWorldCup Round of 16 encounter! Do you? 🇭🇷🇯🇵#Qatar2022 #Vatreni❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/1qTlTdl8QL
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) December 4, 2022
They take on Croatia, the second place finishers from 2018, in the Round of 16, as Luka Modric's side finished second in Group F behind Morocco.
Croatia have conceded just a single goal thus far, engineering a pair of scoreless draws while blasting Canada 4-1. Still, they were poor at times, hanging on for dear life against Belgium in the finale and seeing the Red Devils out.
This match will present a fascinating chess match, as Croatia are happy slowing the game down against a Japan team that's been gangbusters after the halftime break.
🎶 Jump, go ahead and jump 🎵#FIFAWorldCup #Vatreni❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/Z4EeLftQQZ
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) December 4, 2022
Match Details:
- Location: Al Wakrah, Qatar
- Stadium: Al Janoub Stadium
- Date: Monday 5 December
- Kick-off Time: 8:30 PM IST
Japan vs Croatia: Where to Watch in India?
Watch on TV: Sports 18/HD
Watch on PC/Mobile/Laptop: Jio Cinema App