Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, the world player of the year in 2018, remains the heartbeat of a team whose experienced midfield is typically a match for any opponent but which still lacks a prolific scorer up front.
Each game the 37-year-old Modric plays from now on could be his last at a World Cup.
The winner Monday faces either five-time champion Brazil or South Korea in the quarterfinals.
(From AP)
When and where to watch
When will the Japan vs Croatia Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Japan vs Croatia Round of 16 match will kick-off at 12:30AM IST, December 6.
Where will the Japan vs Croatia Round of 16 match kick-off?
The Japan vs Croatia Round of 16 match will kick-off at Stadium 974.
Where can you watch the Japan vs Croatia Round of 16 match in India?
The Japan vs Croatia Round of 16 match will be telecasted live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and well as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be live streamed on JioCinema.
Where can you watch the Japan vs Croatia Round of 16 match outside India?
Argentina – Live Stream: Telemundo
United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app
United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport
Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go
Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV
Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV
Nigeria – SuperSport and Showmax Pro.