Ante Kvartuč

Is this a Faroe Islands appreciation post? Absolutely. These guys punched well above their weight in 2025 during their best qualifying in history! Eight matches: 4 wins and 4 losses. But hear me out, Faroe Islands only has a population of only 56,000 people. Yet, they were able to beat Montenegro and Czechia in the same week. They gave Croatia trouble in Torshavn … [Read more...] about Faroe Islands Were The 2nd Best Team In Our Qualifying Group

Have we (including myself) been far too harsh on you? The answer is YES. Croatians have been endlessly critical of Zlatko Dalić (not all but many), putting every tactical frustration under a microscope, often forgetting the reality: the man has done so much with so little. He rebuilt this team after the losses of Rakitić and Mandžukić in 2018, navigated two major tournaments … [Read more...] about Dear Dalić,

Croatia close out World Cup qualifying with a 3-2 victory vs. Montenegro on a rain soaked night! Goals from Perišić (penalty), Jakić and Vlašić brought Croatia back from an early 2-0 deficit. Dalić decided to play the B-squad with Modrić and Kramarić on the bench to start. Germany defeated Slovakia 6-0 making the Montenegro match a moot point. Vatreni will now be a Pot 2 … [Read more...] about Croatia Close Out World Cup Qualifying Campaign Undefeated After 3-2 Come-From-Behind Victory vs. Montenegro

Monday just got a bit more spicy after Italy's result in Milan. With Italy losing 4-1 to Norway Sunday, Croatia can move back into Pot 1 of the World Cup draw ONLY if the following happens Monday: Germany draws/loses to Slovakia Croatia defeats Montenegro Germany hosts Slovakia in Leipzig. Both are level on 12 points in the group but Germany has the superior goal … [Read more...] about Croatia Now At 33% To Make Pot 1 At World Cup Draw After Italy’s Loss

70' GOOOOOOAL!!! Perišić marches down the left wing and somehow gets the cross off. Vlašić flies into the box and volleys home goal #3. We haven't has an easy qualifying campaign like this in a long time. It sure is nice. Shit group, but hey, Vatreni have only conceded two goals in seven matches. 60': SUBS. Modrić and Marco Pašalić come off. Vlašić and Fruk come on. 58' … [Read more...] about CROATIA PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP!!!

Good 'ol FIFA. Changing the rules whenever they deem it necessary. Originally, all nations who needed a March playoff to get into the World Cup would automatically be placed in Pot 4 of the December 5th World Cup draw; regardless of world ranking. That's all about to change in the upcoming weeks when FIFA makes it official. For the past two months, Croatia and Germany have … [Read more...] about FIFA Are About To Gift Italy A Pot 1 World Cup Seed, Croatia & Germany To Be Drawn Out Of Pot 2

Croatia are set to play friendlies vs. Brazil and Colombia in the United States during the March 2026 FIFA window. Exact days are not yet known. Orlando vs. Brazil New York vs. Colombia Dalić: “The plan is to play Brazil and Colombia, likely in Orlando and New York. If we draw Brazil in the group stage, we’ll change that. We don’t want easy matches that give us a … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play Friendlies vs. Brazil, Colombia In The United States

The Vatreni are 90 minutes away from qualifying for their 4th straight World Cup and 7th overall; only missing South Africa in 2010. Croatia will only need a draw or better versus the Faroe Islands Friday in Rijeka to punch their ticket. But don't count this Faroese team out by any means. Any other year and this is an easy 3-0 win without blinking an eye. But this Faroe … [Read more...] about Croatia 90 Minutes Away From 2026 World Cup