Home shirt as worn at the 2002 World Cup where the side pulled off one of the shocks of the tournaments as they beat Italy 2-1 thanks to goals from Olić and Rapaić – however, the game had its controversies with Italy having two goals ruled out, with TV replays showing they were hard done by. Defeats against Mexico and Ecuador ensured Croatia failed to progress as they finished in third, with Italy taking 2nd thanks to Del Piero's late goal against Mexico