Croatia’s stellar record in FIFA World Cup matches that have gone in extra time

December 06, 2022

Sports Tak Staff

Runners-up of FIFA World Cup 2018, Croatia have advanced to the quarter-final stage in ongoing Qatar World Cup 2022



Here is a look at Croatia’s World Cup encounters when the game progresses in extra time

In 2018, Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 in penalties at the round of 16 stages as goalkeeper Danijel Subasic saved three penalties



In 2018, Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 in penalties in quarter-final to qualify for their second FIFA World Cup semi-final




In 2018, Croatia stunned England 2-1 as the game progressed to extra time as Mario Mandzukic scored the winner in 109th minute




In 2022, Croatia beat Japan 3-1 in penalties as goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic equalled Subasic’s feat and saved three penalties 



Dominik Livakovic became only third goalkeeper in FIFA World Cup history to save 3 penalties in a single shootout


Now, Croatia face a tough challenge in FIFA 2022 quarter-final as they will go up against Brazil on December 9


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