Iceland Crash Out Of World Cup After Croatia Loss • Channels Television

Croatia secured first place in Group D on Tuesday after a hard-fought 2-1 win over gallant Iceland in Rostov-on-Don, setting up a World Cup last-16 tie with Denmark.

While most eyes were on Argentina and their do-or-die match with Nigeria in Saint Petersburg, Croatia wrapped up top spot in the group thanks to a slick second-half volley by Milan Badelj and a late strike by Ivan Perisic, sandwiching a penalty equaliser from Gylfi Sigurdsson.

“We did everything we could, if you do that you can’t be disappointed, we can look each other in the eye and can carry our heads high,” said Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson afterwards.

“We never gave up… kept on going.”

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said Iceland showed “good character, discipline, and fight” but that even though his side were…