What channel is Croatia vs Belgium on?

Croatia face Belgium in a crucial Group F decider with progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup on the line.

Belgium must beat Croatia in order to avoid elimination from the World Cup but time seems to be running out for the country’s golden generation.

Roberto Martinez’s side have not impressed so far in Qatar and were woeful in the 2-0 defeat to Morocco, amid reports of disharmony in the dressing room.

Croatia, who were finalists in 2018, can qualify with a win or draw, while Morocco face already eliminated Canada in the other fixture.

Here is everything you need to know.

When is Croatia vs Belgium?

The match will kick off at 3pm GMT on Thursday 1 December at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

How can I watch it on TV and online?

It will be shown live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 2:30pm, as well as online on the BBC iPlayer.

What is the team news?

Marko Livaja and Andrej Kramarić both scored against Canada and should keep their places in Croatia’s attack. Zlatko Dalic does not have any injury concerns and could name an unchanged team.

Amadou Onana is suspended for Belgium and will likely be replaced by Youri Tielemans. Romelu Lukaku came off the bench against Morocco but does not look ready to start, while Roberto Martinez will decide whether to keep faith with Eden Hazard.

Predicted line-ups

Croatia: Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Kramaric, Livaja, Perisic

Belgium: Courtois; Castagne, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Meunier, Tielemans, Witsel, Carrasco; De Bruyne, E. Hazard; Batshuayi

Odds

Croatia: 13/8

Draw: 12/5

Belgium: 13/8

Prediction

Every World Cup seems to have a big-hitter that crashes out of the group stages and, barring a sudden turnaround, it looks set to be Belgium here. They have been out-worked by both Morocco and Canada so far, while Croatia are always up for the fight. They have the quality, too, to knock Belgium out of the World Cup. Croatia 2-0 Belgium