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Projected Croatia lineup vs. Argentina: Subašić - Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinić - Rakitić, Badelj - Rebić, Modrić, Perišić - Mandžukić. Sportske Novosti is reporting that Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has already chosen his starting XI for Argentina and it will be the same lineup that went up against Nigeria; with one major switch. Striker Andrej Kramarić … [Read more...] about Badelj In, Kramarić Out For Argentina

Croatia are on the brink of a great World Cup! But first: Argentina. After a disappointing draw against Iceland, Argentina will be hungry for points against the Vatreni, which may lead to their downfall. Here's how things will look after 90 minutes in Nizhny. A Croatia win against Argentina not only builds realistic confidence for the rest of … [Read more...] about Croatia-Argentina: What To Expect After 90

Coach Zlatko Dalić confirmed Nikola Kalinić’s expulsion this afternoon to media after the story broke this morning that the AC Milan striker would be packing his bags to go home for disciplinary reasons. Reports from Russia suggested that Kalinić refused to go on as a sub in the 85th minute against Nigeria when requested, telling Dalić at the time that he had a sore … [Read more...] about Kalinić Excused From Croatia World Cup Squad

Croatia will be in a unique position when they face Argentina on Thursday in their second Group D match of the 2018 World Cup. With the Vatreni already defeating Nigeria 2-0 and Argentina failing to grab all three points versus Iceland, drawing 1-1, all the pressure will be on the South Americans as another draw would not be ideal going into the last group stage … [Read more...] about Operation: Stop Messi

Team CroatianSports.com shares postgame analysis after Croatia's 2-0 World Cup opening victory over Nigeria Saturday from St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Over 1,000 people attended the game which also coincided with the church's 69th Annual Picnic. Thank you to Anthony Zorić, Frane Šošić, Matt Lebo and Branimir Kvartuč for making the postgame … [Read more...] about Croatia v. Nigeria Postgame From St. Anthony’s

Croatia Starting XI: Subašić - Strinić, Lovren, Vida, Vrsaljko - Modrić, Rakitić - Perišić, Kramarić, Rebić - Mandžukić Croatia was the better team in the first half against Nigeria and it showed in the 32nd minute when Luka Modrić whipped in a corner kick that got lost in the box; which led to an own goal. Mandžukić got the last head on it and the Vatreni went into … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Nigeria 2-0 In World Cup Opener

Are you ready? Because they are. The day is finally upon us. Croatia will open up the 2018 World Cup against Nigeria in Kaliningrad at 3PM (ET). Manager Zlatko Dalić has said his piece on the projected lineup; but will he change anything up in the next 24 hours? Three points out of the gate is a "must" if the Vatreni want a comfortable ride through group … [Read more...] about T-Minus: NOW

Has Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić made up his mind or is he playing psychological warfare? Sportske Novosti is reporting the above starting lineup for Croatia on Saturday as they face Nigeria in their World Cup opener (3PM ET). Based on the two latest friendlies against Brazil and Senegal, it appeared Dalić would deploy Badelj and Rakitić in the CDM roles … [Read more...] about Potential Starting XI vs. Nigeria

In anticipation of Croatia’s 5th World Cup, we are counting down the top 5 goals Croatia has ever scored at the tournament. #1 The Goal That Put Croatia On The Map In Croatia's first World Cup, the Vatreni got through group stage with wins over Jamaica and Japan; and needed a penalty shot in the Round of 16 to thwart Romania. Sure it was Croatia's first … [Read more...] about #1 The Goal That Put Croatia On The Map