A small country reaches the World Cup semi-final and discovers its greatness. This is Croatia's journey at France 98.

Celebration Snapshots

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FIFA World Cup France 98™

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Ivan Rakitic sends Croatia into the semifinals with a cold-blooded penalty against Russia in the 2018 World Cup quarterfinals. In a high-pressure shootout, he steps up for the final kick and calmly places the ball into the bottom corner, sealing a dramatic victory for his team. His composure, precision, and ability to handle the moment make this one of the most crucial penalties in Croatia’s history. This goal pushes Croatia one step closer to their historic World Cup final appearance.

Memorable Penalties

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2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ RUS 2 - 2 CRO, **Penalty: Rakitic PSO**

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Ivan Perisic receives the ball against Cameroon, cuts inside from the left, and fires a low shot into the bottom corner past goalkeeper Charles Itandje.

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Croatia 1998

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