Croatia midfielder Luka Modric feels his team's 2-0 triumph over Nigeria puts more pressure on Group D favourites Argentina. "They (Argentina) have quality but this win will boost our confidence and I hope we can play well against them," Modric told reporters after the game.

Modric scored from the spot in the second half during the match on Saturday to ensure the three points after Croatia went ahead through a first-half own goal by Nigeria midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo. Croatia are now top of the group ahead of Iceland and Argentina, who drew 1-1 draw earlier in the day.