Overview
- Croatia came from 0-1 down in Rijeka, with goals by Joško Gvardiol, Peter Musa and Nikola Vlašić overturning Geza David Turi’s opener for a 3-1 win.
- The victory confirms Croatia as Group L winners and positions 40-year-old Luka Modrić for a potential fifth World Cup if selected.
- Poland and the Netherlands drew 1-1 in Warsaw, with Jakub Kamiński scoring before Memphis Depay equalized soon after halftime.
- Netherlands lead Group G on 17 points with a +19 goal difference to Poland’s 14 and +6, meaning direct qualification will be confirmed barring an implausible 12-goal swing on Monday.
- The Faroe Islands remain on 12 points after seven games and retain a narrow playoff path, a surprise for a squad featuring several part-time professionals.