Croatia humiliates Argentina 3-0, enter knockout stage for first time since 1998

Croatia demolished Argentina 3-0 in a Group D match to ensure their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1998.

Thanks to goals by Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic, Croatia handed Argentina their heaviest defeat in the group stages of the quadrennial World Cup since 1958.

Rebic seized on a gaffe by keeper Willy Caballero to open the way to victory for the Balkan side. A superb strike from outside the area by captain Modric 10 minutes from time was followed by Rakitic putting the icing on the cake in added time.

Twice champions Argentina face a struggle to reach the last 16 even with Lionel Messi in their ranks after taking one point from their first two games. Croatia top the group with six.

Argentina’s woes began when Caballero picked up a backpass and inexplicably lobbed it towards Rebic, who twisted in the air to whack in a volley in the 53rd.

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Croatia humiliates Argentina 3-0, enter knockout stage for first time since 1998

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