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Brazil thought it had done enough to overcome Croatia’s resistance in extra time, but the 2018 runner-up continues to show that its makeup is truly special.

NEW DELHI: Pre-tournament favourites Brazil were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup again in the quarter-final stage, their fourth last 8 exit in the last five editions, as Croatia snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to reach the semi-finals in Qatar. Croatia defeated the five-time champions 4-2 on…

Croatia does it again - winning a penalty kick shootout to advance to the semifinals for the second World Cup, eliminating Brazil. Croatia's defense stymied the 5-time champions the entire match.

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes was an unused substitute as Brazil suffered a surprise World Cup exit after losing their quarter-final tie to Croatia on penalties

Brazil have exited the World Cup despite leading with just minutes remaining in extra-time in their quarter-final clash against Croatia, who have reached the last four for a second straight tournament

Brazil and Croatia were locked at 1-1 after extra time and then Rodrygo and Marquinhos failed to score from the penalty spot as Croatia reached the last four

Brazil have been knocked out of the World Cup following a shock defeat on penalties against Croatia in the quarter-finals after the two nations drew 1-1 at the end of extra-time

Croatia will now play Argentina or Holland in the semi-final of the World Cup

Croatia stunned favourites Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in a row after battling back from a goal down in extra time, in one of the biggest knockout-phase upsets in the tournament's history.