Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic shared his expectations before the match against France.

Croatia will play in the finals of the 2018 World Cup against the French national team.

It has become the country with the smallest population in the World Cup final in 68 years - in Croatia there are just over 4 million people.

"This is a historic match not only for us, but for the whole of Croatia. On the field will be 4.5 million players, "- said Rakitic Sky Sports.

"We will support each other, give all our strength, because this is the most important match in our life. We want to leave the field with our heads high. We need only a little luck to get the result ".

Croatia played the added time in all three playoff games and has a day less rest than the French team. However, Rakitic is sure that fatigue will not become a problem "We will have an abundance of energy and energy, do not worry".

Sam Rakitic will hold his 71st match of the season, given performances for Barcelona.