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Croatia are through to the round of 16

Published - June 26, 2018 11:08 pm IST

Iceland’s players during a training session on the eve of their FIFA World Cup 2018 match against Croatia at Rostov arena.

Iceland’s players during a training session on the eve of their FIFA World Cup 2018 match against Croatia at Rostov arena.

Nothing less than a win will do for  Iceland  against  Croatia  if they are to emulate their Euro 2016 success by making it to the knockout stage at their first World Cup, but it will be a tall order against a familiar foe that leads Group D.

The Croatians, who outclassed Argentina with a 3-0 win, are through already and will top the group with a win or a draw against Iceland at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don.

Iceland and Croatia know each other well, with coach Heimir Hallgrimsson likening the pair to old flames due to the number of times they have met in recent years.

 

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