Ante Kvartuč

There are new rules from FIFA for the 2026 World Cup. Some of these are going to be absolute game changers. Which one stands out to you the most? Time-Wasting & Restarts     •    Five-Second Rule: Referees can raise their hand and initiate a 5-second countdown for players to take throw-ins and goal kicks. If the ball is not in … [Read more...] about 2026 World Cup: New Rules Explained

Ante Kvartuć from CroatianSports.com, Ante Zorić from @thefootballshirtbroker (Instagram), Lovre Nikolac @croatiafooty (Twitter + Instagram) and Pete Novaković discuss Croatia's group stage opponents at the 2026 World Cup and where they will finish. … [Read more...] about Croatia 2026 World Cup Preview: England, Panama, Ghana

THE ATHLETIC — One of the world’s most respected sports publications has turned its attention to Croatia! FULL ARTICLE As part of its World Cup series, The Language of Soccer, The Athletic is exploring all 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup through a single phrase that captures the spirit of each country’s football culture. For Croatia, that phrase is Uvijek … [Read more...] about The Athletic (NY Times) Highlights “Uvijek Vjerni” For Croatia On The Eve Of The World Cup

Ante & Markus from CroatianSports.com discuss the best possible formation for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, starting XI and who needs to sit. Vušković, Petar Sučić and Marco Pašalić are all locks for us. … [Read more...] about Croatia 2026 World Cup Strategy: Formation & Starting XI

Croatia defeat Slovenia 2-1 in final World Cup friendly. Modrić scores beauty from outside the box and Mario Pašalić rips a 93’ half volley off the bottom of the crossbar!  Biggest takeaway: The first 15 minutes of the 2nd half was the most attractive football Croatia played. Marco Pašalić and Petar Sučić must start at the World Cup. Kovačić slows down the build … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Slovenia 2-1 In World Cup Sendoff Match

FootyHeadlines.com leaked Croatia's 2026/2027 Adidas kit earlier today and their credibility in the football world is nearly 100%. Alot to unpack here as we have been begging the HNS to move away from Nike for 20 years. The traditional Croatian "Čipka" pattern is new and fresh. I'm definitely a big fan of what they did there. But where are the checkers?! Croatia have had … [Read more...] about LEAKED: 2026 Adidas Away Kit

From Perth to Pennsylvania. New York to Vukovar. Croatians may live all over the world, but when our Vatreni step onto the pitch, we become One! Thank you to everyone who sent messages of support from every corner of the globe. Today we send our love and pride to the Vatreni as they once again embark onto the world’s biggest stage — the World Cup! Sretno, Vatreni. The … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com World Cup Global Fan Video

FINAL: 2-0 Belgium Modrić trivela wonderfully saved by Courtois. Budimir header rocked the crossbar. Lukaku scored a 96' breakaway which meant nothing. Key takeaway: Croatia playing with too many central attackers. Dalić must find a spot to play another true winger like Marco Pašalić to play opposite Perišić. That is how Croatia can widen the field and play with more … [Read more...] about Belgium Defeat Croatia 2-0 In Rijeka Friendly

The World Cup is around the corner which means we get a slew of new songs to jam out to. "Idemo Na Vrh" (feat. Ludin & Jay Lee) was recently released in front of the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America. A new Zagreb rap duo, consisting of Steve Mešić "Ludin" and Jurica Grlić "Jay Lee", presents the song "Idemo Na Vrh", a fan anthem inspired by the Croatian … [Read more...] about World Cup 2026 Anthem: “Idemo Na Vrh”