The Croatian national team will face the Icelandic national team in a match that could be a mere formality. The chances of being overtaken in first place are remote, as they have a +5 difference compared to Nigeria (the only rival that could take first place). Croatians and Icelanders will clash at the Rostov Arena for the final match of the group stage of Russia 2018.
All the best to the #Vatreni tonight! #BeProud #FlamingPride #ISLCRO #Family #WorldCup
— HNS | CFF (@HNS_CFF) 26 de junio de 2018
What time will the match be played?
- 1:00 pm in Peru
- 8:00 pm in Spain
- 6:00 pm in Iceland
- 8:00 pm in Croatia
- 9:00 pm in Rostov
- 2:00 pm in Miami
The Croatian national team has almost secured first place. Therefore, coach Zlatko Dalic is already thinking about the round of 16 match - still without a defined opponent - and will give rest to important players like Luka Modric, Rebic and Mario Mandzukic.
On the other hand, Iceland has remote chances of qualifying, although they must seek the victory against Croatia and hope that Nigeria and Argentina tie or that Argentina does not win by many goals in order to qualify based on the goal difference. A challenge for the 'Vikings'.
What channels broadcast the match?
- In Peru, the match will be broadcasted by Latina and TV Peru (for free-to-air TV) and DirecTV (private TV signal)
- In Iceland, it will be broadcasted by RÚV
- In Croatia, it will be broadcasted by HRT
- In Spain, the match will be broadcasted by Cuatro
- In the United States, it will be broadcasted through Telemundo, NBC, and Fox
- In Colombia, it will be broadcasted by RCN, Caracol, and DirecTV
- In Argentina, it will be broadcasted by TV Pública, TyC Sports, and DirecTV
- In Mexico, it will be broadcasted by SKY México, TDN, Televisa, and TV Azteca
Possible lineups
Croatia: Subasic; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Badelj, Rakitic; Perisic, Kovacic, Pjaca, and Kramaric.
Iceland: Halldorsson; Saevarsson, Árnason, Sigurdsson, Mágnusson; Gunnarsson, Hallfredsson, Bjarnasson, Gudmunsson; Finnbogasson, Sigurdsson.