: This result officially eliminated Canada from the tournament after two games, while setting Croatia on a path that eventually led them to a third-place finish. Strategic Breakdown
: Croatia did not panic, gradually taking control of the midfield. Andre Kramaric equalized in the 36th minute, followed by a Marko Livaja strike just before halftime to turn the game around. Croatia vs Canada
will co-host the next tournament alongside the United States and Mexico, securing an automatic qualification. : This result officially eliminated Canada from the
: Canada's Alphonso Davies scored the fastest goal of the 2022 tournament, heading home just 68 seconds into the match. This was Canada's first-ever goal in a men's World Cup. Croatia vs Canada
has already confirmed its place in the 2026 finals after winning its qualifying group.