These teams meet again after Croatia pulled off a major upset by eliminating Brazil in the quarterfinals of the last World Cup. For this match, which is being played today at 8 PM ET in Orlando, there could be several absences.
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The Brazil team that left a few days ago was not a good one in its loss to France. Raphinha’s injury, which is expected to keep him out for more than a month, adds to the absences, with Carlo Ancelotti also without Alisson and Gabriel, who had been called up but did not travel with the team due to injuries.
It was a different showing for the other side, with Croatia beating Colombia 2-1 in convincing fashion. Luka Modrić came off the bench in that match, but the veteran midfielder could be in Zlatko Dalić’s lineup this time.
Brazil vs Croatia lineups
Ancelotti chose these players, with several key names out: Bento; Ibañez, Marquinhos, Leo Pereira, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Danilo; Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Vinicius; João Pedro.
Dalić opted for this lineup with three defenders: Dominik Livaković; Josip Stanišić, Duje Caleta-car, Luka Vušković; Josip Sutalo, Martin Baturina, Petar Susić, Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić; Andrej Kramarić, Ante Budimir.
Brazil and Croatia World Cup groups
The group stage picture is now set for both sides as they look ahead to the World Cup. Brazil are in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland, while Croatia are in Group L alongside England, Panama and Ghana.