Croatia enter the World Cup knockout stages with a clash against the second-lowest ranked team remaining in the tournament, Japan.
The 2018 World Cup runners-up may be ageing, but they have proven there’s still fuel left in the tank at this tournament and will be thankful for a relatively favourable draw here.
Croatia finished second in Group F without a defeat but due to a wild Group E finale they drew Japan in the knockout stages, as opposed to Spain, who finished second.
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Of course, there’s a reason Japan topped their group containing Spain and Germany. They defeated each of the former World Cup champions and will enter the clash with Croatia full of life.
Ritsu Doan has bagged two crucial strikes for his nation, ranked No.24 in the FIFA World Rankings prior to the tournament, and he will hope to inspire them once again.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Japan v Croatia on TV and online.
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When is Japan v Croatia?
Japan v Croatia will take place on Monday 5th December 2022.
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Japan v Croatia kick-off time
Japan v Croatia will kick off at 3pm.
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What TV channel is Japan v Croatia on?
Japan v Croatia will be shown live on BBC One with live coverage from 2:30pm.
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How to live stream Japan v Croatia online
You can also live stream the Japan v Croatia game online via BBC iPlayer.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Japan v Croatia referee
The referee for Japan v Croatia has been confirmed as Ismail Elfath of USA.
Japan v Croatia radio
Every single match of the World Cup will be broadcast live on radio, including this one.
All 64 matches will be aired on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT, so you can choose which set of commentators and experts you’d like to guide you through the tournament.
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Japan v Croatia odds
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Japan v Croatia prediction
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