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Luka Modric of Croatia after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Play-off third place match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International stadium

AR-RAYYAN - Luka Modric of Croatia after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Play-off third place match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International stadium on December 17, 2022 in Ar-Rayyan, Qatar. AP | Dutch Height | MAURICE OF STONE /ANP/Sipa USA Credit: ANP/Sipa USA

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Croatia has claimed third place at the World Cup in Qatar after beating Morocco, two goals to one.

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