Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan coach Zico (R) chats with Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar after the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18. Japan draw against Croatia 0-0.

Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar gives instructions during the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

Croatia in training session in Nuremberg

Croatia in training session in Nuremberg

NUREMBERG, Germany - Croatia squad members practice in Nuremberg on June 17 ahead of the June 18 World Cup Group F match against Japan. At right in front is Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar.

Croatia in training session in Nuremberg

Croatia in training session in Nuremberg

NUREMBERG, Germany - Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar looks on his team's practice in Nuremberg on June 17 ahead of the June 18 World Cup Group F match against Japan.

Croatia coach meets press ahead of match against Japan

Croatia coach meets press ahead of match against Japan

BAD BRUECKENAU, Germany - Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar speaks during a news conference in Bad Brueckenau June 17 ahead of his team's World Cup Group F match against Japan June 18.

Croatia coach Kranjcar announces Olic not show up for opening game

Croatia coach Kranjcar announces Olic not show up for opening game

BAD BRUECKENAU, Germany - Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar indicates at a press conference in Bad Brueckenau on June 9 striker Ivica Olic misses their World Cup Group F opener against Brazil due to a hamstring injury.

Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

LEIPZIG, Germany - Australia coach Guus Hiddink (L), Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira (2nd from L), Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar (2nd from R) and Japan's Zico shake hands after the draw for next year's World Cup finals in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 9. The four countries are in Group F for the World Cup finals.

Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

LEIPZIG, Germany - Australia coach Guus Hiddink (L), Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira (2nd from L), Croatia coach Zlatko Kranjcar (2nd from R) and Japan's Zico shake hands after the draw for next year's World Cup finals in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 9. The four countries are in Group F for the World Cup finals. (Kyodo)