Match Report
The table read 1st (Argentina, 6 pts) against 2nd (Croatia, 5 pts), 1 points apart. On recent form Croatia sat only 12th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/0.67 for Argentina and 1.33/0.33 for Croatia (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.25.
Croatia arrived off three consecutive draws.
The venue was Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, with room for 88,966 spectators. Argentina led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-0 full-time score.




