The third time Croatia's fate was decided by the penalty shootout was in the Round of 16 the current World Cup. It faced Japan and drew 1-1 after 120 minutes. It beat the Asian side 3-1 in the shoot out. Croatia is one of the two teams to have a 100% record from penalty shootouts - three out of three.

2024 China Cup - China 1 - 1 Croatia | Last time when Croatia lost in a penalty shootout.