Can Croatia still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?

Use the scenario simulator above to toggle remaining Group L fixtures and see Croatia's qualification chances.

What does Croatia need to qualify?

Toggle all remaining group fixtures above to see the exact results Croatia need to finish in the top 2 of their group.

Who could Croatia face in the Round of 16?

Croatia's Round of 16 opponent depends on where they finish in their group. First place faces a group runner-up from the opposite side of the draw.

Croatia

What happens if Croatia win, lose or draw?

Croatia can still qualify

Qualifying in 54% of remaining scenarios

1st in Group L · 3 matches remaining

Croatia's remaining matches

England

Croatia

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Panama

Croatia

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Croatia

Ghana

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Other Group L matches

Ghana

Panama

England

Ghana

Panama

England

Croatia qualify in 54% of scenarios — toggle to explore

#	Team
1	Croatia	✓ Q
2	England	✓ Q
3	Ghana	✗ E
4	Panama	✗ E

Qualification Analysis

• Qualifies in 397 of 729 scenarios (54%)
• Example qualifying scenario: England beat Croatia, Ghana beat Panama, England beat Ghana, Panama beat Croatia, England beat Panama, Croatia beat Ghana

Knockout Path

Finish 1st → face Group L runner-up opponent in the Round of 16

Finish 2nd → face group winner from the opposite side

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Scenario Battle: Croatia win vs draw

Scenario Battle

What should Croatia hope for?

Croatia win

82%

1st place · 3 pts

Croatia draw

53%

1st place · 1 pts

Croatia win gives Croatia a better chance (+29pp)

Matches that affect Croatia

GhanavsPanama EnglandvsGhana PanamavsEngland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Croatia still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?: Use the scenario simulator above to toggle remaining Group L fixtures and see Croatia's qualification chances.
What does Croatia need to qualify?: Toggle all remaining group fixtures above to see the exact results Croatia need to finish in the top 2 of their group.
Who could Croatia face in the Round of 16?: Croatia's Round of 16 opponent depends on where they finish in their group. First place faces a group runner-up from the opposite side of the draw.