Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, center, sits between ministers wearing Croatian national soccer team jerseys during during a government session in Zagreb, Croatia. (Photo | AP) 
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Croatia cabinet meets in football team jerseys to mark FIFA World Cup semi-final win over England

Croatia beat England 2-1 in Moscow on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final for the first time.

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ZAGREB: Croatia's cabinet ministers held a session dressed in the red and white checkered jerseys of the national soccer team on Thursday to celebrate the country's victory in a World Cup semi-final.

Croatia beat England 2-1 in Moscow on Wednesday to reach the final for the first time and they will face France on Sunday.

"What happened yesterday in Moscow is the best possible promotion for the country on a global level. This is success for a small country with huge heart," Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said at the beginning of the cabinet session.

Plenkovic attended Wednesday's game.

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