The Education City Stadium hosted one of the tournament's most dramatic encounters as Croatia eliminated Brazil in a penalty shootout. Brazil dominated possession and territory without finding the breakthrough. Neymar's extra-time breakthrough seemed to secure progression. Bruno Petkovic's equalizer on 117 minutes stunned Brazilian supporters and forced the shootout. Dominik Livakovic saved from Rodrygo. Croatia's players converted with composure. Marquinhos' miss sparked Croatian celebrations that acknowledged both achievement and respect for Brazilian opposition.