Both of these countries' biggest success was at the 1998 World Cup where France finished 1st and Croatia 3rd. The two clashed in semi-finals where France beat Croatia 2:1 and proceeded to win it all. 20 years later here we are again. Calculations and pundits aside, the game is wide open. France are the favorites but not as much as people think. They're more rested and have a better team all-round, but Croatia has more experience of playing in big games, especially finals of major tournaments in club football. Which will win - youth or experience? What generation will go down as absolute legends? Find out in less than 5 hours. I couldn't be more hyped!

After 3 incredible weeks of what is in my opinion the best world cup of the 21st century with so many great games, goals, upsets and moments, it's all coming to an end. Only 4 games left to find out the order of the top 4 teams remaining: France, Belgium, Croatia and England.



Tuesday, July10th:


1:0

Congratz to France for qualifying! They were the better team and should've scored more. Props to Belgium for giving us a thrilling match even if there weren't many goals. See you in the finals!

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Wednesday, July 11th:


2:1

Undoubtedly the biggest success in the history of the Croatian sport, and we had a lot of world champions in other sports. It says enough about the size of football and how much it matters to get to the final of the most watched sports event in the world. England had a chance to end it in the 1st half with 3 clear chances but only put 1 away and after that it was all Croatia. We deservedly won and I can't be more proud of the team. One last game remaining, it's time to revenge the 1998 World Cup semi final defeat against France!


All in all the hype's off the charts, especially in the 4 countries left. I just hope (apart from Croatia winning it all) that the remaining games keep up with the standard of amazing tournament we had so far and that we get even better moments than seen from the start until this point. May the best team win.