Croatia defeat Gibraltar 3-0 in Varaždin and are now 99.9% qualified for the 2026 World Cup! Start booking your plane tickets!, folks! It was a rag-tag misfit group of starting XI players from Dalić — and it was ugly for most of the game — but the result is all that matters. Goals from Fruk, Luka Sučić and Erlić sealed the deal. Majer missed a penalty kick. Modrić, … [Read more...] about Croatia 99.9% Qualified For World Cup After 3-0 Victory Over Gibraltar!
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The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Gibraltar
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After Thursday’s boring draw in Prague, Croatia returns home to Varaždin for what should be a far more comfortable test. On Sunday, October 12th at 2:45 PM EST, the Vatreni face Gibraltar in the next chapter of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. While Croatia’s fate will ultimately be sealed with wins over Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands, this match presents more than … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Gibraltar
0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
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Croatia and Czechia play out a boring 0-0 draw in Prague during World Cup qualifying. The Vatreni remain top of group with superior goal differential plus a game in hand. -Perišić had a tough game, skying 2 shots over the crossbar -Marco Pašalić played 30 minutes and had a fantastic shot and cross into the box -Croatia played passive from the opening whistle and … [Read more...] about 0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Czechia
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Croatia Predicted XI Croatia travels to Prague on Thursday, October 9th, for what could be the defining match of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Kicking off at 2:45 PM EST, the clash against Czechia isn’t just another group-stage fixture — it’s the deciding battle for direct qualification. Both sides know what’s at stake, and both enter the … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Czechia
Czechia Will Be Croatia’s Toughest WC Qualifier, What To Do With Livaković???
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Croatia face Czechia Thursday night in their toughest World Cup qualifier on the schedule. A win is ideal in Prague but a draw isn't the end of the world either as the Vatreni have a game in hand. Who is under the microscope? Dominik Livaković. He hasn’t played for club or country in over a month! Does Dalić dare start Kotarski? … [Read more...] about Czechia Will Be Croatia’s Toughest WC Qualifier, What To Do With Livaković???
EXCLUSIVE: Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić Interview
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CroatianSports.com interview with Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić, who is coming off his UFC debut 1st Round KO win vs. Elisha Ellison in Perth Australia. Peričić talks about: -fighting in Split at Poljud -origin of Balkan Bear name -CroCop being one of his inspirations -"Walk Without Fear" trust initiative (walkwithoutfeartrust.org) … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić Interview
Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
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Joško Gvardiol assisted on the lone goal of the game and was voted MOTM in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Brentford Sunday. Gvardiol sent a long 40-yard lob into the box for Haaland to fight for before finding the back of the net. With the win and a Liverpool loss, City now trail new Premier League leaders Arsenal by only three points. Gvardiol received an 8.1 FOTMOB rating. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
Brazilian-Born Belinho Chooses Croatia!
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Dinamo Zagreb’s 16-year-old rising star Rafael Belinho officially picks Croatia and turns down Brazil, as reported by Index.hr. The Dinamo Zagreb U19 winger and attacking midfielder has been recognized as a big talent since moving to Croatia in 2021. His agent, Andy Bara, said two years ago, “They called us from the Brazilian Football Federation, but the boy wants to play … [Read more...] about Brazilian-Born Belinho Chooses Croatia!
Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
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Dinamo are off to a perfect start in Europa League this campaign after locking up their second straight 3-1 victory Thursday night; this time vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dinamo currently sit atop the League Phase table with six matches remaining. Still a long way to go but their next match vs. Swedish side Malmo on October 23rd could start separating them from the pack as Malmo have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
