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The group F third round of Qatar 2022 World Cup between Croatia & Belgium started with full attacking forces.
In the most surprising group result yet, Morocco won a difficult Group F while 2018 World Cup runner-up Croatia advanced to the knockout stages at the expense of Belgium.
A 2–1 win for Morocco over Canada sent the Atlas Lions into the knockouts atop the group on seven points while a 0–0 draw between Croatia and Belgium meant the Red Devils are headed home with only four points to show for its trip to Qatar.
Belgium entered the tournament as the No. 2 team in the FIFA world rankings and was one of a handful of World Cup contenders with its golden generation prepared to make one last run at the trophy; but a loss to Morocco and the draw with Croatia sealed its fate.
All-time Belgium goalscorer Romelu Lukaku, who only played 10 World Cup minutes heading into the group finale due to an injury, left the field in tears after a series of late misses right in front of goal after entering as halftime sub.
Croatia, meanwhile, was happy to hold on for the draw, knowing that it would be enough. However, Croatia will have to face the winner of a tough Group E in the round of 16.
Right off the kickoff, Croatia nearly sped away with a dream start. Just eight seconds in, Ivan Perišić took a long ball over the top down on his right foot and curled an effort from the edge of the box that sailed just wide of the post.
In the other Group F match, Morocco scored in the fourth minute against Canada courtesy of Hakim Ziyech. A win for Morocco would see the Atlas Lions through to the group stage with the possibility of winning the group depending on Croatia’s outcome.
Dries Mertens was given a dangerous chance on the counterattack in the 13th minute when he was played through by Kevin De Bruyne, but Mertens was leaning back too much on his shot and sent the chance over the crossbar.
Croatia was awarded a penalty in the 16th minute when Yannick Carrasco brought down Andrej Kramarić inside the box during a clearance. But as Luka Modrić stepped to the spot, referee Anthony Taylor was called over for a VAR review, which negated the penalty chance for an offside in the buildup.
In the other Group F match, Morocco took a 2–0 lead over Canada in the 23rd minute. Barring a Canada comeback win, the result would mean Belgium needs a win to advance to the knockouts.
Marko Livaja nearly gave Croatia the lead in the 33rd minute when Borna Sosa sent a cross into the box, but Livaja’s header slipped just over the bar.
Canada pulled a goal back in the other Group F match in the 40th minute when Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd conceded an own goal. But a 2–1 result (or a draw) would have no effect on Belgium’s chances of advancing with the Red Devils needing a win if Morocco wins or draws.
