Croatia always ends up with a heartbreak at final tourneys.
2002 - Lost to submodest newcomers Ecuador in the last game and let Mexico and Italy to pass the ball randomly at 1-1 since they both were qualifying...after beating Italy.
2004 - Had the lead with France but only drew
2006 - Lost 2nd place to Australia, Simunic 3 yellow cards
2008 - Scores just before FT in ET but Turkey strikes back seconds later .
2010 - Didn't qualify
2012 - I remember they almost knocked out Spain, at 0-0 they had a good chance to score
2014 - Axed by Mexico who was hoping at 3-0 to finish 1st with 1 more goal ( till Brazil made it 4-1 ).