The closest the nation has come to winning the World Cup previously was in 1998, when it was Les Bleus who overcame them
Croatia will use their defeat in the 1998 World Cup semi-finals to France as motivation in Sunday's World Cup final, says Ivan Perisic.
Perisic's equaliser and Mario Mandzukic's composed finish in the second half of extra time saw Croatia come from behind to beat England 2-1 Wednesday's semi-final, Kieran Trippier's free-kick having put Gareth Southgate's side ahead in the fifth minute.
He had a major part to play in the game, having set up the winner after netting midway through the second period.