Croatia and Mexico have announced their line-ups for the do or die World Cup clash between the sides.
Croatia and Mexico have announced their line-ups for the do or die World Cup clash between the sides.
The Europeans, who start the evening in third place in Group A, know they are highly likely to have to win the match in Recife in order to progress to the Last 16. Genoa's Sime Vrsaljko starts for Niko Kovac's team.
A point for the North Americans will be enough to secure their own place in the next round but defeat would almost certainly mean elimination.
Tonight’s referee is Ravsham Irmatov of Uzbekistan. Kick-off is at 21.00 BST.
Official Line-ups
Croatia: Pletikosa, Vrsaljko, Pranjic, Perisic, Corluka, Lovren, Rakitic, Modric, Srna, Mandzukic, Olic
Mexico: Ochoa, Rodriguez, Marquez, Herrera, Layun, Dos Santos, Moreno, Guardado, Peralta, Aguilar, Vazquez
Referee: Ravsham Irmatov