A penalty originally awarded to Croatia in the 15th minute for a foul on Yannick Carrasco was overturned after VAR detected a marginal offside by Dejan Lovren.
The overall rivalry between the two nations is closely contested, with Belgium holding a slight edge in recent years.
Ivan Perišić nearly scored for Croatia just 10 seconds into the game with a long-range shot.
The most significant recent meeting between and Belgium occurred during the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage, where a scoreless draw resulted in Belgium's elimination from the tournament. Thu, Dec 1 2022 World Cup Match Report: Croatia 0-0 Belgium (Dec 1, 2022)
Substitute Romelu Lukaku missed four major scoring opportunities in the second half, including hitting the post and failing to convert from point-blank range.
This was the final Group F match. Croatia needed only a draw to advance, while Belgium required a victory to guarantee a spot in the Round of 16. Key Moments:
A penalty originally awarded to Croatia in the 15th minute for a foul on Yannick Carrasco was overturned after VAR detected a marginal offside by Dejan Lovren.
The overall rivalry between the two nations is closely contested, with Belgium holding a slight edge in recent years. Chorwacja - Belgia
Ivan Perišić nearly scored for Croatia just 10 seconds into the game with a long-range shot. A penalty originally awarded to Croatia in the
The most significant recent meeting between and Belgium occurred during the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage, where a scoreless draw resulted in Belgium's elimination from the tournament. Thu, Dec 1 2022 World Cup Match Report: Croatia 0-0 Belgium (Dec 1, 2022) The most significant recent meeting between and Belgium
Substitute Romelu Lukaku missed four major scoring opportunities in the second half, including hitting the post and failing to convert from point-blank range.
This was the final Group F match. Croatia needed only a draw to advance, while Belgium required a victory to guarantee a spot in the Round of 16. Key Moments: