Catch all the action from the match between Iceland and Croatia through our live commentary. Nothing less than a win will do for Iceland against Croatia if they are to emulate their Euro 2016 success by making it to the knockout stage at their first World Cup, but it will be a tall order against a familiar foe that leads Group D. The Croatians, who outclassed Argentina with a 3-0 win, are through already and will top the group with a win or a draw against Iceland at the Rostov Arena in Rostov-On-Don. Having drawn with Argentina in their opener, Iceland then lost 2-0 to Nigeria, meaning they need to beat the Croatians, hope Nigeria fail to beat Argentina, and also earn themselves a better goal difference than Nigeria or Argentina. A Nigeria win would send the Icelanders and Argentinians both home. Iceland and Croatia know each other well, with coach Heimir Hallgrimsson likening the pair to old flames due to the number of times they have met in recent years. "We've played Croatia four times in four years, we've often said we're like a married couple - we're trying to get divorced, but we always meet up again," the Iceland coach said at a recent media conference. Hallgrimsson is expecting a tough game, but the challenge will be to get more out of a goal-shy attack in a team that has drawn two and lost four of its last six games, while creative spark Gylfi Sigurdsson struggled with a knee injury. The Everton midfielder missed a penalty against Nigeria, and his team will need to do more to share the attacking burden, in particular by being more effective at set pieces. Croatia have no such issues, coasting to a 2-0 victory over Nigeria before stunning 2014 World Cup runners-up Argentina, and their fluid, attacking football has made them one of the most attractive sides in the competition. Playmaker Luka Modric has already netted twice and showed some of his best form as the Croatians, who came third at the 1998 World Cup in France, cruised into the knockout stages. Iceland's older hands such as centre back Kari Arnasson will be keen to avenge the playoff defeat that saw the islanders miss out on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and they will have to call on their famous never-say-die spirit if they hope to advance. "We were ahead of them in our (qualifying) group and we've already beaten them once in Iceland, so we at least have that confidence with us when we play them," Hallgrimsson said.<doc-sep>Iceland face an uphill battle in beating Croatia in their final group stage game who have already qualified for the last 16 phase Croatia make it three wins out of three and top Group D with nine points, they will now face Denmark in the next round. Argentina sealed the second spot with that late goal against Nigeria. Iceland finish bottom of Group D with just one point, which they picked up in the first game against Argentina. Iceland put in a terrific performance but they came just short, with Croatia showing their quality late on. Badelj put Croatia ahead midway through the first half, a great half volley after missing a good chance just moments earlier. Sigurdsson then leveled the scoreline shortly after with a penalty, following Lovren's handball in the box. Iceland continued to press for another goal, a late Argentina goal gave them hope of securing qualification with one more goal. However, Croatia nicked all three points late on, after a superb strike by Perisic. FULL-TIME: ICELAND 1-2 CROATIA 90+3 mins: Iceland are still going for it here, they haven't given up on scoring another goal and are trying everything. However, time is really running out. 90+1 mins: There will be a minimum of four minutes added time. 90 mins: GOALLL! CROATIA LEAD 2-1! Perisic with a late goal to surely win it for Croatia. They worked it well, with Perisic powering the ball into the back of the net from a tight angle, giving the keeper no chance. Excellent finish. Badelj won the ball back in midfield, looked up and spotted Perisic making a good run behind the Iceland defence and he picked him out perfectly. SUB! Third and final Iceland substitution, with Bjarnason replaced by Traustason. 88 mins: Argentina now lead against Nigeria! Iceland just need to find one goal to win this game and they can qualify for the next round. 86 mins: Not long left to play now, can Iceland nick a late winner and possibly clinch the runner-ups spot in Group D? They need a goal. 85 mins: SUB! Another Iceland substitution, with Alfred Finnbogason replaced up front by Albert Gudmundsson. 84 mins: YELLOW! Saevarsson is the latest player to be shown a yellow card, after bringing Perisic down around 30 yards out from goal. 83 mins: YELLOW! Tin Jedvaj is shown a yellow card for a late challenge on Gudmundsson. Free-kick to Iceland deep inside the Croatia half, with Sigurdsson standing over it... Well punched away by Kalinic. 82 mins: SUB! Final Croatia change, Mateo Kovačić is replaced by Ivan Rakitić. 80 mins: Fantastic support in the Rostov Arena by the Iceland supporters, they are really getting behind their side, urging them forward. An Argentina goal in St Petersburg, will put them through, or if they can score two more goals against Croatia, that would also do it. 78 mins: SUB! Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson attempted just three shots in his last game against Nigeria, with his first two shots landing on target in the first six minutes, and his other shot missing the target from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute. 76 mins: GOALLL! Iceland are level, it's 1-1! Gylfi Sigurdsson powers the ball straight into the back of the net, giving Kalinic no chance. The Everton man picked up the ball straight away, despite missing a penalty for Iceland in the previous game against Nigeria. 74 mins: ICELAND PENALTY! The referee has awarded Iceland a penalty after the ball strikes the hand of a Croatia defender deep in the box. 72 mins: What a chance! Iceland with a huge opportunity to get back into this game. Finnbogason breaks down the right, beating the offside trap and sprints towards the penalty area, with plenty of team-mates racing to get up there in support of him. The striker plays a great low ball across the penalty area to Bjarnason at the far post, he has a tap-in if he gets it right. However, it's a tired effort and he fires it wide. 71 mins: Here is the first Iceland change of the evening, with Ragnar Sigurdsson coming off and he has been replaced by Sigurdarson. 69 mins: It looks like Iceland are now going to make a change or two of their own. They are still in this game, they look a threat going forward but Croatia are defending well in numbers. SUB! First, we have another Croatia change, with Marko Pjaca coming off and he has been replaced by Liverpool defender, Dejan Lovren. 67 mins: Decent effort. Sigurdsson works his way into the area, but is forced slightly wide after getting past Pivaric, he then fires high over the crossbar. 65 mins: SUB! Croatia make the first substitution of the game, with Luka Modric coming off the pitch and he has been replaced by Filip Bradaric. 64 mins: Finnbogason slides in late on Kalinic, trying to get on the end of a deep pass into the penalty area. However the Croatia keeper got there first and the Iceland striker clattered into him. 63 mins: Croatia have kept a clean sheet in three of their last four World Cup games, as many as they had in their previous 12 in the competition. 61 mins: It's now 1-1 in the other game in Group D between Nigeria and Argentina, so as it stands Nigeria will be the other team going through to the knockout stages with Croatia. 59 mins: SUB! Hallfredsson is shown a yellow card after a late challenge on Pjaca. 56 mins: CROSSBAR! Even closer from Iceland now. It's Ingason once again, this time it comes from a corner, smacking the ball against the bar this time and over. So close. This is a really positive response from Iceland. 55 mins: CLOSE! Almost an immediate response from Iceland. Ingason came up from the back for another long throw-in, he gets his head to the ball and it needs pushing over the bar by Kalinic. 53 mins: GOALLL! Croatia lead 1-0! Badelj who went close just moments ago, now gets the ball in the back of the net.<doc-sep>Iceland got some hope 20 minutes later, winning a penalty that was converted by Gylfi Sigurdsson. When Argentina took a 2-1 lead in the other game, Iceland suddenly had an opportunity to steal a qualifying spot, if it could score. But Croatia, now with Rakitic on the pitch as a substitute, effectively killed off the game, then added the winning goal in injury time through Ivan Perisic. Iceland leaves the World Cup with just 1 point but can take some consolation in being the first team to score on Croatia. [Find out how Argentina edged Nigeria by clicking here.] —— Here’s how Croatia beat Iceland: GAME OVER: Iceland Eliminated Croatia completed a perfect 3-for-3 first round and eliminated Iceland with a 2-1 victory in Rostov on Tuesday. Croatia advances to play Denmark in the round of 16. 90’: GOAL CROATIA! Croatia buries Iceland! A turnover by a thin-at-the-back Iceland leads to an easy break and a goal by Perisic. 88’: Other Game: Argentina Scores Again Argentina scores in the other game. That gives Iceland an opportunity, but it must score. And Croatia is dominating.<doc-sep>Croatia won again to go through as group winners, while Iceland glimpsed potential glory but just couldn’t grab it<doc-sep>
Mitch Freeley You can watch the stream of Iceland Vs Croatia Live & Exclusive on beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Live Updates Ivan Perisic's late goal ensured Croatia topped World Cup Group D with maximum points as they knocked out a resilient Iceland with a 2-1 win in Rostov-on-Don. Gylfi Sigurdsson's 76th-minute penalty gave Iceland hope of mounting a comeback following Milan Badelj's opener, but Perisic made sure of the points for Croatia in the dying embers. Croatia will now meet Denmark in the round of 16 in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday, while Iceland's maiden appearance at a World Cup comes to an end despite their best efforts to mount a comeback. Badelj - who had previously rattled the woodwork - marked his first start of the tournament with a thumping 53rd-minute opener. Sverrir Ingason rattled the bar with a header in response for Iceland, but the only way they could beat Croatia goalkeeper on his superb World Cup bow came from the spot. Sigurdsson missed a penalty in Iceland's defeat to Nigeria on matchday two, but made no mistake this time with a finish high into the net after Dejan Lovren had handled in the area. But Iceland's fighting spirit ultimately proved for nothing, Perisic securing a third successive win for Croatia, who will be joined in the last 16 by Argentina following their dramatic win over Nigeria. Goals/ Highlights! Perisic at the death! Croatia has won it! Gutting for Iceland! Sigurðsson levels up for Iceland Badelj gives Croatia the lead with a tidy finish! Preview Iceland needs a victory, and hope that Nigeria can stifle Argentina in order to make the round of sixteen in their first ever World Cup appearance, and will be taking on a Croatia side who have booked their place in the knockout phases. After impressing in their opening encounter against Argentina, and gaining a credible 1-1 draw, the tiny European nation changed formation to a 4-4-2 for their second game against Nigeria which ultimately backfired. Now Iceland’s only hope of progressing is to beat Croatia and score plenty of goals in the process and maintain their better goal difference of Argentina. In team news, Ragnar Sigurdsson is an injury doubt after being forced off the pitch against Nigeria while Johann Berg Gudmundsson is suffering from a torn muscle. Despite missing a penalty against Nigeria, Everton playmaker Gylfi Sigurðsson is still the main goal threat for the side. He’ll be eager to avenge his penalty miss against the African side and fire Iceland into the round of sixteen. Midfielder Rúrik Gíslason also impressed in the defeat to Nigeria, the SV Sandhausen forward has gained plenty of fans not only for his attacking play. Gíslason has gained a cult following from female fans of the beautiful game and his Instagram account recently hit 1million followers. Iceland fans will be hoping that all the attention won’t have gone to the 30-years old head and that he can focus on the Croatians. Iceland Predicted Team Haldorsson; Magnusson, Sigurdsson, Arnason, Saevarsson, Giaslason; Bjarnason, Sigurdsson, Gunnarsson; Finnbogason, Bodvarsson. How to watch Online- beIN SPORTS CONNECT TV Channel- MAX HD3 Kick-off- 21:00 Stadium- Rostov Arena, Rostov-On-Don Croatia has already cruised into the round of sixteen and is likely to rest some key players ahead of the round of sixteen. Zlatko Dalić’s side put Argentina to the sword in swashbuckling style in what arguably was the performance of the second round of group games. With seven players on one booking away from a ban it is likely that Ivan Rakitic, Ante Rabic, Sime Vrsaljko, Mario Mandzukic, Marcelo Brozovic and Vedran Corluka will be rested. Whilst Luka Modric who has been the star of the side is also rumoured to be rested for the game. One player set to start is Ivan Perišić, the Inter Milan attacker looked impressive against Argentina and his pace and delivery from the wings will be a useful asset for the Croatians who are aiming to win their third consecutive group game. Croatia Predicted team Kalinic; Jedvaj, Corluka, Caleta-Car, Pivaric; Bradaric, Badelj, Pjaca, Kovacic; Perisic, Kramaric It promises to be a fascinating encounter as Iceland will be looking to register their first ever World Cup win, and potentially make a historic leap to the round of sixteen. Watch the Live & Exclusive stream of the game on MAX HD3 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.