Barcelona said the ban is “unfair”.
The 48 national teams split into 16 groups of three. The top two teams from each group will then advance to a 32-team knockout stage.
Applications are welcome until Wednesday though.
…and they did the dedication right on the pitch.
Croatia also reach the Round of 16 in the tournament, for the first time.
As the final whistle sounded, the Nigerian goalie lifted the referee up into the air. Joy!
The first half ended scoreless. Nigeria won in the end. Watch the highlights.
