Croatia defender Dejan Lovren has announced his retirement from international football 14 years after making his debut for his country.
The 33-year-old, who is in his second spell at
Croatia's third top-three finish at the World Cup has a "golden layer", said boss Zlatko Dalic after his side clinched a play-off victory over history-makers Morocco.
Dalic's side were
A dazzling performance from Lionel Messi led Argentina to their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail Stadium.
Messi now gets one last chance to win
Tournament favourites Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia kept their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.
Croatia, beaten finalists four years ago,
Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero, saving three penalties in the shootout, as Croatia edged past Japan after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Livakovic kept
Belgium were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage as Croatia progressed at their expense with a goalless draw in Qatar.
Roberto Martinez's side, who finished
Croatia, runners-up four years ago, started their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium.
Only four players from their final defeat