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Lots of positives to take from this match: FINAL. 4-2 England. 86' - GOAL. 4-2 England. England catches Croatia on the counter. Marcus Rashford dances in the box 1v1 and slams home far post. Nothing Livaković could do. Livaković MOTM for Croatia even though he has four GA this game. He saves just as many chances. 70' - SUBS. Baturina and Mario Pašalić come off for … [Read more...] about England Defeat Croatia 4-2 In World Cup Opener, Lots Of Positives To Take From This Match!

Mateo Kovačić to start vs. England in a 4-5-1 formation per @croatiafooty via Sportske Novosti.  Dalić will start him due to his chemistry with Modrić, his Premier League know-how, and his deep understanding of Tuchel’s tactics, making him key to Croatia controlling possession. Andrej Kramarić, still managing fitness issues, is expected to start on the bench. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Kovačić To Start vs. England

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