Croatia enter the World Cup on a positive note after beating Slovenia 2-1 in their final warm-up match. The game ends with Croatia securing the victory through a late goal, giving them a 2-1 win as they prepare for their tournament opener against England. Multiple reports highlight the decisive moment: a substitute, Mario Pasalic, scores in stoppage time to break the deadlock and complete Croatia’s late comeback. The result provides Croatia with momentum heading into the World Cup, while Slovenia’s defeat closes their preparations for the tournament. Both outlets frame the match primarily around Croatia’s late finish and Pasalic’s match-winning strike, with the final score reflecting a closely contested encounter. Overall, the coverage agrees that Croatia’s stoppage-time winner ensures they head to the World Cup with confidence after a narrow victory.