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Iceland vs Croatia LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score, goals and updates plus prediction, how to watch online, team news, line-ups, betting odds

Follow all the action from the final round of games from Group D

Michael Jones
Tuesday 26 June 2018 14:50 EDT
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Iceland are looking to make a play for second place in Group D and Croatia are they only ones that stand in their way.

The Croatian team has been very successful so far but they are expected to rest several players following a press conference given by coach Zlatko Dalic last week. This is no surprise as Croatia have already secured their place in the round of 16.

Their comfortable position will allow them to rest several players who may be at risk of suspension if they receive another yellow card. Two notable players who have already received yellow cards are Ivan Rakitić and Mario Mandžukić

If Argentina beat Nigeria then Iceland could be in with a chance to make it through to the knockout stage of the competition.


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What time is it?

Iceland vs Croatia kicks off at 19:00 at the Rotsov Arena.

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage is available on BBC Four and online via the BBC Sport website.

Odds

Iceland: 23/10

Croatia: 11/10

Draw: 23/10

Prediction

Croatia have been the strongest side in Group D over the last two games. They are expected to rest some key players which definitely increases the chance Iceland have of winning. However, Croatia are still expected to win.

48 mins: NIGERIA 0 - 1 ARGENTINA

PENALTY! For Nigeria, Mascherano has his hands all over one of the Nigerian players as the ball is being delivered from a corner and the referee sees it and gives the penalty

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:09

50 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 1 ARGENTINA - Moses

Moses scores the penalty, advantage Nigeria, if it stays like this Argentina are going out

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:10

53 mins: ICELAND 0 - 1 CROATIA - Badelj

Croatia take the lead over Iceland, the ball comes into the box and Badelj meets it with a thunderous kick

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:13

57 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 1 ARGENTINA

Argentina pushing high up the pitch, willing something to happen, but they've been sloppy in this second half, missed passes, bad first touches and poor communication  

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:18

62 mins: ICELAND 0 - 1 CROATIA

Bjarnason feeds the ball into the box to meet Finnbogason's run but Kalinic gets the first and Finnbogason catches him on the follow through

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:23

68 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 1 ARGENTINA

Nigeria look okay at the back they're defending in lines and Argentina are struggling to find a way through

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:28

70 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 1 ARGENTINA

Nigeria almost doubled their lead, Mikel was composed in mid-field and he sends Musa down the left who squares the ball to Ndidi. Ndidi meets it first time and fires it over the bar 

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:31

73 mins: ICELAND 0 - 1 CROATIA

Iceland have a penalty! 

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:33

75 mins: ICELAND 1 - 1 CROATIA - G Sigurdsson

Sigurdsson puts the ball into the back of the net to draw Iceland level, it was Lovren who gave away the penalty

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:35

76 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 1 ARGENTINA

VAR involved with a possible penalty to Nigeria, the referee goes over to the TV screen and sticks with his decision, no penalty!

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:36

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