KATHMANDU: Japan is playing 2018 finalist Croatia in the last 16 at the Al Janoub Stadium at 08:45 pm (NST) today.

This is the first of two last 16 games on the day.

Meanwhile, the later match will feature Brazil and South Korea at 12:45 am.

In the group that included Spain, Japan emerged as the topper.

Meanwhile, Croatia had goalless draws against Belgium and Morocco.