Croatia

Ivan Periši? delivers a brilliant assist to Mario Mandžuki? in extra time of the 2018 World Cup semifinal against England, sending Croatia to their first-ever final. In the 109th minute, he rises to flick on a looping header into the heart of the box, perfectly splitting the English defenders. Mandžuki? anticipates the pass and strikes it past Pickford with a sharp left-footed finish. Periši?’s awareness, technique, and decisive play under pressure define this unforgettable moment in Croatian football history.