FIFA World Cup: Croatia, Canada to Lock Horns with Belgium and Morocco Today

Doha (Qatar): In FIFA World Cup 2022 today, December 1, Croatia will take on Belgium while Canada will lock horns with Morocco in Group F at 8:30 pm India time.

Even though both Croatia and Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, neither of the teams has a guaranteed spot in Qatar’s round of 16 going at this moment. Thus, this match is going to be critical for both of them.

Croatia vs Belgium match will mark the third match for these two teams. Croatia is sitting comfortably on top with four points. Belgium, the no. 2 team as per FIFA rankings, had a narrow 1-0 victory over Canada while they lost 0-2 to Morocco. Belgium and Croatia, long-time rivals, have played eight times against each other. The record is staggeringly similar for each of them.

Each of them has won three and lost three while settling for a draw on two occasions. Canada has already been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2022 while Morocco is holding the second position in Group F at this moment.

A win in this match will confirm Morocco’s entry to the next round for the first time since 1986 whereas the Canadian team, who showed great resilience against Belgium, will play for pride.