The second Group D match between Croatia vs Canada will take place on November 27. Croatia and Morocco drew 0-0, while Canada put on a strong performance despite losing 1-0 to Belgium in their opening game.
In this game, Croatia, which finished second in the 2018 World Cup, is still without a goal. Their 0-0 draw with Morocco in the first game earned them their lone point. On either hand, Canada looked brilliant and had 22 shots on goal in their opening frame. They had the chance to capitalize on such opportunities, but they didn’t get a penalty during the first half.
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Croatia Team
Croatia needs to be cautious of the competition that the young, nimble Canadian team poses. Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic asserted that his squad earned praise as the world cup runners-up after Canadian coach John Herdman used an offensive comment to motivate his players on Sunday.
Croatia needs to win this game to avoid playing Belgium in a game they must win.
Canada Team
Canada proved they were a strong competitor for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in their game against Belgium. Canada last took part in a world championship in 1986. The outcome would have been very different and there might have been a major upset if Alphonso Davies had not missed the penalty in the tenth minute. Canada will have the opportunity to break their scoreless and winless FIFA World Cup finals streak.
Croatia vs Canada Match 2022
| Date | 27-11-22 |
| Time | 9:00 PM |
| Venue | Khalifa International Stadium |
Croatia vs. Canada Head-to-Head
The two squads will square off in their first match. While Canada has a dismal track record at the FIFA world championships, Croatia came second in 2018 and third in 1998. However, rather than being assessed on their past, the Canadian team should be evaluated on their prospects for the future.
Croatia vs. Canada Prediction
When facing Canada, they won’t make the same mistake they did against Belgium. The Canadian team will win 3-0, making Croatia look weak in comparison.
Best Players to Watch
Croatia’s starting 11 include five players who are 30 years or older. Power, range, and movement are lacking. Davies, a 22-year-old captain for Canada, is the opposite. The young Canadian team, not just one player, will be crucial in this game.
