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FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals: Croatia vs England - See pics

Mario Mandzukic scored in the 109th minute as Croatia came from behind to beat England 2-1 after extra time on Wednesday and reach their first World Cup final, where they will face France on Sunday, and send the Balkan nation into raptures.

Updated:Jul 14, 2018, 10:13 PM IST

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Kieran Trippier (C) of England celebrates scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between England and Croatia. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Dele Alli (R) of England vies with Luka Modric of Croatia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Ivan Perisic of Croatia celebrates scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Harry Maguire of England sits on the pitch after the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Sime Vrsaljko of Croatia celebrates victory after the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Players of England greet the audience after the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Kieran Trippier (1st L) of England shoots a free kick to score during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Ivan Perisic (1st R) of Croatia shoots to score during the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Luka Modric of Croatia controls the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic (C) of Croatia defends during the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Harry Kane (L) of England greets the audience after the match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Sime Vrsaljko of Croatia celebrates victory after the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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Kieran Trippier (C) of England leaves the pitch after his injury during the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match. (Courtesy: IANS)

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England's head coach Gareth Southgate (L) comforts Harry Maguire after the match. (Courtesy: IANS)