Croatia sent home from World Cup after 3-1 defeat from Mexico

Croatia are headed home from the World Cup in Brazil after losing 3-1 to Mexico on Monday.

A three-goal burst in the 10 minute time frame propelled Mexico to level on seven points with Brazil and go through in second place due to an inferior goal difference. They will play Group A winners the Netherlands, who beat Chile 2-0 earlier on Monday.Croatia gained a late consolation goal through Robert Perisic in the 87th minute, but the team was reduced to 10 men two minutes later, when Ante Rebic was sent off for a rash challenge on Carlos Pena.Brazil's 4-1 win over Cameroon on Monday sent the hosts through as Group A winners to face Chile in the last 16.

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