Croatia’s coach, Zlatko Dalić, disclosed post-match that he advised goalkeeper Dominik Livaković about Harry Kane’s potential penalty direction during the quarterfinal shootout against England. This revelation followed Croatia’s victory after a tense penalty session, securing their place in the semi-finals. Dalić stated he informed Livaković that Kane had previously chosen the same side for his penalty attempts. While Livaković ultimately didn’t save Kane’s final penalty, Croatia prevailed 3-1 in the shootout after a 0-0 draw following extra time. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to break the deadlock during regular play. This win marks Croatia’s continued success in major tournaments, building on their previous World Cup achievements. The live text coverage of the match was provided by Index.hr.