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Croatia opens the World Cup group stage in Group L against their toughest opponent, Thomas Tuchel's England, on Wednesday, June 17th at 4 pm ET in Dallas. The Vatreni are coming off two mediocre friendly performances, having used two different formations. The big question is whether Dalić opts for the reliable four-back, or was he truthful in his press conferences and lines up … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. England In The 2026 FIFA World Cup Opener

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

Croatia faces Slovenia in Varaždin on June 7th at 2:45 pm ET for their second pre-tournament friendly following a rusty 2-0 defeat to a mediocre Belgian side. Dalić needs to urge the boys to play with more urgency and sharper decision-making before the World Cup begins, as Tuesday's game was one full of mistakes. Croatiansports.com believes Dalić must roll out a near-starting … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Slovenia

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