Croazia

Danijel Pranjic Croatia have been forced to plug a defensive gap ahead of their World Cup play-off with Iceland, after an injury to left-back Ivan Strinic.

Corea del Sud Nikola Kalinic and Domagoj Vida struck second-half goals as Croatia beat South Korea 2-1 in Jeonju on Tuesday.

Luiz Felipe Scolari Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said the host factor in the 2014 World Cup will be no burden for his side.

Niko Kovač Niko Kovac has been appointed acting manager of the Croatia national team, after Igor Stimac was sacked.

Josip Šimunić FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Josip Simunic following controversial chants after Croatia's World Cup qualification.

Josip Šimunić Josip Simunic's 10-match ban for "discriminatory behaviour" has been upheld, meaning the Croatia international will miss the FIFA World Cup.

Luiz Felipe Scolari Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was happy with his side's draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, claiming they avoided the 'Group of Death'.

Niko Kovač Croatia manager Niko Kovac admits his side face a tough task after being drawn alongside hosts Brazil in Group A of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.