Out of FIFAWorldCup but burning with pride, Croatia and Morocco prepare for third-place playoff
To some, it's little more than a meaningless exhibition match. To others, it's a chance to become "immortal."
"It's like the booby prize," Regragui said. "I am sorry for speaking like this. I understand that it should be important, I understand that it is better to finish third than fourth, but for me, my takeaway is that we just didn't get to the final."The team was also the first Arab nation to go so far in football's biggest event, generating an outpouring of pride among Arab countries.Then Morocco defeated Belgium 2-0 and Canada 2-1 to top Group F.
"Yes, finishing third would be great for our image. We would be on the podium," the coach said. "But you know what, even if we win the game tomorrow, we won't have got to the final, and we won't have won the World Cup."The runners-up from the last World Cup in Russia lost to Argentina 3-0 in the other semifinal match, but their players have spoken of the importance of winning another medal.Luka Modric, who is likely playing in his last World Cup, had similar thoughts.
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