Croatia’s goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero, saving three penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma, and Maya Yoshida.
In their most significant recent meeting at the , Croatia defeated Japan 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. 🏟️ 2022 FIFA World Cup (Round of 16) Japan vs Croatia
: Ivan Perisic (55') equalised with a powerful header. Penalty Shootout : saving three penalties from Takumi Minamino
Japan and Croatia have met three times in World Cup history: : Croatia won 1-0 in the group stage. 2006 : The teams played to a 0-0 draw in the group stage. 2022 : Croatia advanced on penalties (1-1 AET). 🛡️ Defensive Battle Japan vs Croatia