Belgia: Chorwacja -

A penalty originally awarded to Croatia in the 15th minute for a foul on Yannick Carrasco was overturned after VAR detected a marginal offside by Dejan Lovren.

This was the final Group F match. Croatia needed only a draw to advance, while Belgium required a victory to guarantee a spot in the Round of 16. Key Moments: Chorwacja - Belgia

The overall rivalry between the two nations is closely contested, with Belgium holding a slight edge in recent years. A penalty originally awarded to Croatia in the

Substitute Romelu Lukaku missed four major scoring opportunities in the second half, including hitting the post and failing to convert from point-blank range. Key Moments: The overall rivalry between the two

Ivan Perišić nearly scored for Croatia just 10 seconds into the game with a long-range shot.

The most significant recent meeting between and Belgium occurred during the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage, where a scoreless draw resulted in Belgium's elimination from the tournament. Thu, Dec 1 2022 World Cup Match Report: Croatia 0-0 Belgium (Dec 1, 2022)