Croatia vs Morocco: World Cup head-to-head record
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Croatia lead the World Cup head-to-head against Morocco with one win and one draw from two meetings, with Morocco yet to beat Croatia at a World Cup. Both encounters came at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, making this a very recent rivalry. Croatia's superior record is built on a decisive 2-1 victory in the third-place play-off.
The two sides first met in the group stage in 2022, sharing a goalless draw, before Croatia edged Morocco in a historic third-place match — the first time two African and European nations from outside the traditional powers met in that fixture.
All-time World Cup head-to-head summary
Croatia and Morocco have met twice at the FIFA World Cup, both times in Qatar in 2022. Croatia hold the edge with one win and one draw, while Morocco — despite their remarkable run to the semi-finals in 2022 — were unable to register a victory against the Croatians across either encounter. The aggregate score across both matches reads Croatia 2, Morocco 1.
Every Croatia vs Morocco World Cup match
The first meeting came in the group stage (Matchday 4) on 23 November 2022, ending in a goalless stalemate. Neither side could break the deadlock, and the result suited both teams in their broader group calculations. The second, and more significant, clash came in the third-place play-off. Croatia won 2-1, securing bronze — their second third-place finish at a World Cup after their legendary 1998 campaign. For Morocco, it was still a historic tournament as the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Should Croatia and Morocco meet again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will be only their third all-time World Cup encounter. Fans can track the full schedule, live scores, and build a bracket at Bola 2026 as the tournament unfolds across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Have Croatia and Morocco ever met at the World Cup before 2022?
No. Both of Croatia and Morocco's World Cup meetings have come exclusively at the 2022 tournament in Qatar — once in the group stage and once in the third-place play-off.
What was the score when Croatia beat Morocco at the 2022 World Cup?
Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place play-off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, securing bronze medal for Croatia.
Did Morocco ever beat Croatia at a World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings, Morocco have not beaten Croatia. The head-to-head record stands at Croatia 1 win, 1 draw, Morocco 0 wins.