Croatia has commenced its competition in the knockout stage of the World Cup. The match marks the beginning of their pursuit for a spot in the tournament’s later rounds. Live coverage of the event is being provided by Index.hr. Details regarding the opponent and specific match details were not provided in the source text. This initial phase will determine which teams advance further in the tournament. The competition is expected to be intense as teams vie for a place in the next round. Index.hr is offering real-time updates for followers of the event.