Saudi Arabia shocked the world Tuesday, beating Lionel Messi and Argentina 2-1 in Group C of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Could another upset be brewing?
Returning to the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, Canada's first task is a tall one against the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium. Croatia, the runners-up from the 2018 World Cup, is also in action, kicking off the morning against Morocco. Germany vs. Japan and Spain vs. Costa Rica round out the middle of Day 4.
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WIth a clear chance from a throw in, the ball fell to the lethal left foot of Modric. The midfielder had a direct shot on goal about 25 yards out, but his shot soared over the crossbar. He new he bottle a golden chance. The teams go into halftime scoreless.
The first half was evenly match, with plenty of intensity in the middle of the field, but the final product was missing from both sides. Croatia had a small edge on possession with 59% and the only shot on target.
The most threatening chance for either team came in stoppage time of the first half. For Croatia, Ivan Perisic started the attack. Borna Sosa crossed to Nikola Vlasic, but goalkeeper Yassine Bounou got in the way. Great save from the keeper in one of the first times he was truly called upon.
In the kickoff of Group F play, Croatia begins its quest to build on that 2018 run when the country made it to the World Cup final but lost 4-2 to France.
Though a small country, Croatia has plenty of representation in soccer's biggest leagues — especially in the midfield. Mateo Kovacic plays for Chelsea, Marcelo Brozovic starts for Inter Milan in Italy and Luka Modric is considered one of the greatest midfielders currently in the game. In 2018, he was the first player since 2007 not named Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon D'or, an award for the best soccer player in the world.
Meanwhile, Morocco makes its sixth tournament appearance, having only made it past the group stage once in 1986. Morocco is typically strong in the build up to the World Cup, but struggles once it's there.
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Time: Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 5 a.m. ET
Stadium: Al Bayt Stadium
How to watch: FOX and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Time: Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 8 a.m. ET
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
How to watch: FOX and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Time: Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. ET
Stadium: Al Thumama Stadium
How to watch: FOX and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
Time: Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. ET
Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
How to watch: FOX and Telemundo or stream on fuboTV and Peacock (Spanish)
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