Amidst a brutal 2022 World Cup group that features two European giants, Japan knew they would need to spring an upset or two to qualify for the knockout stage. They did just that in their opening match, coming from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday in shocking fashion.
Croatia, who finished as 2018 World Cup runners-up, open this year's tournament up against Morocco. This game gives you another chance to see the majestic Luka Modric in action in what is likely to be his last World Cup at the age of 37. Morocco have the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi at their disposal. The two sides are joined in Group F with Belgium and Canada.Team news Morocco: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saiss, Hakim Ziyech, Azzedine Ounahi, Selim Amallah, Soufiane Boufal, Youssef En-Nesyri.Croatia: Dominik Livakovic, Ivan Perisic, Dejan Lovren, Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Nikola Vlasic, Borna Sosa, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Juranovic.Background readingWorld Cup fixtures and full scheduleWorld Cup group tactical guides: Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group HYour guide to every team at Qatar 2022World Cup 2022 injuries: Who's out, who&#x