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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.

79 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 1 ARGENTINA

Aguero is on now as Argentina go for broke, they put together a good play, the ball comes in from the left, Higuain meets it in the box and smashes it over the bar, he should have done better!

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:39

82 mins: ICELAND 1 - 1 CROATIA

Iceland have a free kick, the balls whipped in and punched away from the keeper

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:42

83 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 1 ARGENTINA

Ighalo is through on goal but Armani makes a fantastic save. It could be for nothing though as Nigeria get a free kick

Etebo takes it and finds the side netting!

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:44

85 mins: NIGERIA 1 - 2 ARGENTINA - Rojo

That's the winner! Argentina are in front! Rojo gets into the area and the ball comes in from the right, and he sinks a wondrous right-foot finish

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:47

89 mins: ICELAND 1 - 2 CROATIA - Perisic

GOAL! Perisic put Croatia in front again, he receives the ball on the left side of the box and easily slots it home with the left foot

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:50

FULL TIME: ICELAND 1 - 2 CROATIA

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:53

FULL TIME: NIGERIA 1 - 2 ARGENTINA

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:53

Argentina are through to the last 16 thanks to an incredible goal from Marcos Rojo

Michael Jones26 June 2018 20:55

What a game! What a result!

Here's what we learned from Nigeria vs Argentina, other than the fact that Messi is World class

Michael Jones26 June 2018 21:05
Michael Jones26 June 2018 21:08

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