Both sides will be looking for their first win of the campaign when they lock horns in their second game of the camapign.

Croatia and Canada face off on Sunday at the Khalifa International Stadium with both sides hoping to rebound from their disappointing start to the World Cup. The pair failed to pick up wins in their opening group games and currently face herculean tasks to seal a spot in the next round of the tournament.

Despite their reputation and label as one of the competition's dark horses, Croatia endured a rather tough test in their curtain-raiser against Morocco. The Chequered Ones were fortunate to have come away with a point with their African contingents delivering a real statement of intent with their performance.

All in all, Zlatko Dalic's men will be out to avoid repeating 2006's feat of failing to score in back-to-back games at the World Cup. Nevertheless, a few positives bear mentioning for them as they will head into Sunday's game unbeaten in seven games across all competitions.

In the grand scheme of things, they have been impressive as they have only managed just one defeat in their last 17 outings. If progression to the knockout stage is to be secured, a win over Canada is non-negotiable. However, the task will not be easy as it might seem on paper with the Canucks showing a lot of promise in their first game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Against Belgium, John Herdman's men came on the brink of making history but for Alphonso Davies' missed penalty kick in the 10th minute. Despite the unfortunate turn of events they were, to a larger extent, the better team against Roberto Martinez's side and will aim to build on this form with a couple of group stage matches left.

Canada managed as many as 22 shots against Belgium in the opening game but will aim to get on the scoresheet as they were only able to hit the target thrice from the lot. Additionally, the Maple Leafs will also look to evade El Salvador's unwanted record of six straight losses at the World Cup when they clash with the Red Devils at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Croatia vs Canada: Key stats and head-to-head record

  • Croatia and Canada will be meeting for the first-time ever on Sunday.

  • Canada have been defeated in all four World Cup matches across two spells and have failed to a single goal as well. That is the most games any nation has played without ever scoring in the competition.

  • Croatia had scored in 11 straight World Cup games before their 0-0 tie with Morocco on Matchday 1.

Croatia vs Canada: Injuries and team news

Croatia are sweating over the fitness of Nikola Vlasic who picked up a calf injury in the draw with Morocco. The attacking midfielder is expected to sit out the upcoming meeting with Canada and continue his recovery.

For Canada, there no fresh injury concerns and should be able to line up at full strength for Sunday's crucial encounter.

Croatia vs Canada: Broadcast information

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Croatia 4 - 1 Canada

November 27, 2022 11:00amKhalifa International Stadium (Al Rayyan (Ar-Rayyan))

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