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![Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Can you name the lineups from the 2018 World Cup final?
Six years on from France's 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final, Sports Mole challenges you to name the lineups from that six-goal thriller.
Jul 15, 18:55
![Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Every nation's best player including Real Madrid and Barcelona stars
Sports Mole selects every nation's star player at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Marc Guehi and N'Golo Kante.
Jul 15, 14:26
![England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024 England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England on brink of glory, but has it been the worst tournament ever?
Sports Mole takes a deep dive into the statistics to determine whether Euro 2024 has been the most boring major international tournament in 21st century.
Jul 12, 11:58
![General view of the European Championship trophy ahead of Euro 2024 on April 24, 2024 General view of the European Championship trophy ahead of Euro 2024 on April 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 prize money: How much will each nation earn?
Sports Mole takes a look at UEFA's prize money distribution system for Euro 2024 and how much each nation will earn from this summer's tournament.
Jun 29, 00:20
![Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann pictured on June 3, 2024 Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann pictured on June 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 table: Confirmed group standings, best third-placed teams, last 16 ties
Sports Mole looks at the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a dramatic and upset-filled group stage.
Jun 29, 00:05
![Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for England on June 16, 2024 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for England on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 permutations: England learn next opponents, on course for Italy quarter
With the Euro 2024 group stage now over, Sports Mole looks at how every team progressed into the last 16, and what it means for the possible quarter-final lineups.
Jun 27, 08:55
![Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk in action on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO] Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk in action on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 best third-placed teams: Who is set to make it through to last 16?
Sports Mole looks at who is set to progress to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Jun 27, 03:13
![Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic on June 24, 2024 (IMAGO) Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic on June 24, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Croatia eliminated from European Championship in group stage
Croatia's elimination from Euro 2024 in the group stage is confirmed, with Monday's 1-1 draw against Italy proving to be incredibly damaging.
Jun 26, 10:32
![Austria's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring their third goal on June 25, 2024 Austria's Marcel Sabitzer celebrates scoring their third goal on June 25, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England join Germany, Spain, France - who has qualified for last 16?
With the Euro 2024 group stage now complete, Sports Mole looks at which teams have secured their spot in the round of 16.
Jun 26, 09:45
![Italy manager Luciano Spalletti pictured on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO] Italy manager Luciano Spalletti pictured on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Luciano Spalletti defends tactics after 'timid' Italy display in Croatia draw
Luciano Spalletti defends his tactics and hits out at his Italy players who were 'below their usual level' in a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024 on Monday.
Jun 25, 12:20
![Croatia's Luka Modric applauds the fans after the match on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO] Croatia's Luka Modric applauds the fans after the match on June 24, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Luka Modric makes European Championship history with goal in painful Croatia draw
Luka Modric sets a new European Championship record after scoring in Croatia's excruciating 1-1 draw with Group B rivals Italy at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig on Monday.
Jun 25, 11:58
![Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal on June 24, 2024 Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal on June 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Italy through to Euro 2024 last 16 with dramatic Croatia draw
Italy strike in the last minute of added time to hold Croatia to a 1-1 draw and make the last 16 of Euro 2024, finishing second in Group B.
Jun 24, 21:57
![Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma looks dejected after Riccardo Calafiori scores an own goal on June 20, 2024 Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma looks dejected after Riccardo Calafiori scores an own goal on June 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's European Championship clash between Croatia and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 24, 20:49
![Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti reacts on June 4, 2024 Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti reacts on June 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Monday's Euro 2024 predictions including Croatia vs. Italy
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's European Championship fixtures, including Croatia vs. Italy.
Jun 24, 06:00
![Albania's Mirlind Daku uses a megaphone to shout to supporters after the match on June 19, 2024 [IMAGO] Albania's Mirlind Daku uses a megaphone to shout to supporters after the match on June 19, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
UEFA confirm Albania forward handed Euro 2024 ban for leading 'nationalist' chants
An Albania forward is handed a two-match Euro 2024 ban by UEFA for leading his country's fans in derogatory chants after a 2-2 draw with Croatia last Wednesday.
Jun 23, 23:56
![Italy's Nicolò Barella on November 20, 2023 Italy's Nicolò Barella on November 20, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Italy could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 clash with Croatia.
Jun 22, 16:45
![Croatia's Luka Modric pictured in June 2024 Croatia's Luka Modric pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Croatia could line up against Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Monday's Euro 2024 clash with Italy.
Jun 22, 16:21
![Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic reacts on March 23, 2024 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic reacts on March 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Zlatko Dalic says his Croatia team did not follow instructions in Albania draw
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic criticises his players for dropping too deep in the latter stages of their Euro 2024 contest against Albania.
Jun 20, 10:32
![Albania midfielder Klaus Gjasula cuts a relieved figure after scoring against Croatia at Euro 2024 on June 19, 2024. Albania midfielder Klaus Gjasula cuts a relieved figure after scoring against Croatia at Euro 2024 on June 19, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gjasula scores at both ends as Albania earn dramatic Croatia draw at Euro 2024
Klaus Gjasula scores at both ends of the pitch as Albania earn a dramatic 2-2 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024.
Jun 19, 15:57
![Croatia's Luka Modric pictured in June 2024 Croatia's Luka Modric pictured in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Albania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Championship clash between Croatia and Albania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 19, 14:47