Bjelica, former Dinamo Zagreb coach, commented: "We won the third place in the World Cup, only four and a half years before we won the runner-up, which is really a great achievement for a small country like us, especially when you know which national teams participated in the World Cup and when they were eliminated. Some ambitious players have been eliminated in the group stage, followed by the 16 final. Our children and coaches have achieved gratifying results. "
Twenty-four years ago, in France, Croatia won the third place in the World Cup for the first time. Now, 37-year-old modric leads the "Plaid Army" to relive the old dream.
Brief introduction of Croatian football team
Croatia's national football team was established after Croatia's independence and is managed by the Croatian Football Association.
Croatia 1998 qualified for the World Cup for the first time and won a shocking third place. Croatian striker Suk won the Golden Boot Award.
On July 8th, 20 18, Croatia defeated Russia 6-5 in the penalty shootout of the World Cup14 final, and advanced to the World Cup semi-finals for the second time after 1998. 12 On July 2nd, Croatia beat England 2- 1 in extra time and reached the World Cup final for the first time. In the early morning of July 16, Beijing time, the 20 18 World Cup in Russia ended. Croatia lost 2-4 to France and won the runner-up. This competition set Croatia's best record in the World Cup.