Casemiro

Brazil were dumped out of the World Cup by unfancied Croatia on Friday as their wait for a record sixth triumph in the competition goes on for another four ...

Erik ten Hag's side are also competing in the Europa League, [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) and EFL Cup. I thought he was a shoo-in to score, with his experience, the player he is, the way he’s played in this tournament, the courage, but it wasn’t meant to be." [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) midfielder Casemiro was understandably distraught with the result, but he still took the time to congratulate Modric once all was said and done. "The mentality they have, the resilience they have. [knocked out by Croatia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/breaking-worldcup-brazil-croatia-highlights-28696018) on Friday following a dramatic finale at Education City Stadium. Micah Richards added: "We said mental toughness before the game and the Croatian players attitude never to give in. "That togetherness got them through in the end. Second half was clearly going to Brazil, we thought it was all over with Neymar’s good goal but they were just never giving up. Modric, meanwhile, will face either Netherlands or Argentina in the first semi-final of the World Cup at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night. "Croatia were resilient, they were always fighting back. They'll have to wait a bit longer for a sixth title, though. Rodrygo and Marquinhos missed from the spot, while Croatia scored all four of their attempts.