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Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after his team advanced to the final during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Croatia has surpassed the great Yugoslav teams of the past

By CHRIS LEHOURITES - Associated Press

Brazil's Neymar lies on the ground during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Van Basten critical of Neymar’s World Cup theatrics

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Croatia's Josip Pivaric celebrates after his team advanced to the final during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Famous dive in last France-Croatia World Cup match

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, center, and France's Samuel Umtiti challenge for the ball during the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Pitana gets 1st and final whistles at World Cup

Associated Press

Sexism tops racism as a World Cup fan problem in Russia

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Croatia defender demands respect at World Cup

Associated Press

Croatia's Sime Vrsaljko clears a header from England's John Stones off the line during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Tired and battered, Croatia reaches its 1st World Cup final

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Still smarting from France loss, Belgium looks toward Euros

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Convicted Croatia team official keeps World Cup VIP status

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

US women’s coach says her players have an equal right to VAR

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Croatia's Josip Pivaric celebrates after his team advanced to the final during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

WCup final: Youthful, energetic French vs experienced Croats

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Croatia's Mario Mandzukic, center, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Croatia in World Cup final for 1st time, beats England 2-1

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

England head coach Gareth Southgate walks between his players disappointed after losing the semifinal match between Croatia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

All those oh, so nears and more for England at World Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Column: With World Cup title, France could launch a dynasty

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

Enforced development helps give Europe a grip on World Cup

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

France head coach Didier Deschamps, second right, inspects the pitch prior to the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

The Latest: Pogba dedicates France win to freed Thai players

Associated Press

Croatia national soccer team players celebrate after winning the quarterfinal match between Russia and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium, in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Subasic saves 3 in shootout, Croatia advances at World Cup

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

A fan of Poland holds up a scarf as he watches a World Cup soccer match between Poland and Colombia at The Garden at Studio Square NYC in New York on Sunday, June 24, 2018. While the immigration debate occupies politicians and new policies have thrown thousands of families into disarray, the World Cup shows how much people from other countries help make up the fabric of New York. (AP Photo/Terrin Waack)

US World Cup ratings down 42 percent without American team

Associated Press

Germany's Niklas Suele, left, is dejected as South Korea's Son Heung-min, right, celebrates after the group F match between South Korea and Germany, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, June 27, 2018. South Korea won the match 2-0. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) **FILE**

‘Dark day for German football’ after World Cup elimination

By Samuel Petriquin - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the group D match between Argentina and Nigeria, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Lionel Messi finally scores, Argentina advances at World Cup

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press