*Croatia looking to maintain perfect start and equal a World Cup record
*Iceland need a win and result of Nigeria-Argentina to go their way

Iceland and Croatia face off in Rostov-on-Don as Group D of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ reaches an exciting conclusion.

The Croatians made the best possible start to their campaign with victory over Nigeria and a particularly impressive win over Argentina. With their place in the Round of 16 now secure, they have the incentive of trying to emulate the nation's magical run at France 1998. Before they set about that task, they can have a say in who joins them in the next round. Should they beat or draw with the Icelanders, they will send them home.

Even a win may not be enough for Iceland, as they will need to keep an eye on Argentina’s meeting with Nigeria in Saint Petersburg. If Nigeria win, Iceland will go out. If Argentina draw or win, it will all come down to goal difference.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men have one happy memory of past meetings with Croatia: the 1-0 win in the qualifiers for Russia 2018. Three of their players will also feel right at home: Sverrir Ingason, Ragnar Sigurdsson and Bjorn Sigurdarson all play for Rostov.

Did you know?
Croatia could become the fourth team in the history of the World Cup to win all three of their group games without conceding a goal, a feat previously achieved by Brazil at Mexico 1986, Italy on home soil in 1990, and Argentina at France 1998.

Hawtbae:
Croatia is just playing to fulfill all righteousness. They might deliberately decide to lose to Iceland. If I were the Coach for Iceland, I'd ask the boys to start preparing to leave. there's no need training and working hard for the game.
Well over the years, as a lady I had always wondered what's the fun in watching football. I can now see that football is life, best sport ever!
Good luck to our Eagles, the Argentines ain't a god or something. If we could trash them 4-2 in a friendly match, then we have no fear!

Hawtbae:
Croatia is just playing to fulfill all righteousness. They might deliberately decide to lose to Iceland. If I were the Coach for Iceland, I'd ask the boys to start preparing to leave. there's no need training and working hard for the game.
Well over the years, as a lady I had always wondered what's the fun in watching football. I can now see that football is life, best sport ever!
Good luck to our Eagles, the Argentines ain't a god or something. If we could trash them 4-2 in a friendly match, then we have no fear!

symbianDON:
I don't see iceland qualifying. in fact iceland won't score any goal in this match. I predict a goal margin of 3-0 in favour of the croatians.

dominique:
See as front-page thread dry