Cyle Larin was added to Canada’s starting lineup for Canada’s must-win game against Croatia in its Group F game Sunday.
Larin came in for Junior Hoilett in the only change to the Canada side that was beaten 1-0 by Belgium in their opener.
Nikola Vlasic was left out of Croatia’s starting side. Vlasic, who was substituted at halftime in their opening 0-0 draw with Morocco after suffering a calf injury, was replaced in the starting lineup by Marko Livaja in the only change to the side.
WATCH | Canada faces must-win game vs. Croatia:
The pressure is on as both the 41st-ranked Canadians and No. 12 Croatia need to get points out of the match to preserve any chance of moving on.
A loss for Canada would mean the Canadians can finish with no more than three points in its Group while Croatia ups its total to four. Earlier Sunday, Morocco defeated Belgium to move to the top of Group F with four points, while Belgium sits at three points having defeated Canada in their opener on Wednesday.
STARTING LINEUPS:
Canada: Milan Borjan, Richie Laryea, Kamal Miller, Steven Vitoria, Alistair Johnston, Alphonso Davies, Stephen Eustaquio, Atiba Hutchinson, Tajon Buchanan, Cyle Larin, Jonathan David.
Croatia: Dominik Livakovic, Ivan Perisic, Dejan Lovren, Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Marko Livaja, Borna Sosa, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Juranovic.
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