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
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The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Belgium
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The 2026 World Cup is officially just around the corner! With Zlatko Dalić having officially announced the 26-man roster today, the Vatreni gear up to face Belgium, on Tuesday June 2nd at 12 p.m. EST, in the first of their two pre-tournament friendlies. While many raise concerns over the omissions of Adrian Segečić, Luka Stojković, or Dion Drena Beljo, this is the squad we … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Belgium
World Cup 2026 Anthem: “Idemo Na Vrh”
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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”
World Cup 2026 Anthem: “Gorjet Će Prerija”
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The World Cup is around the corner which means we get a slew of new songs to jam out to. GORJET ĆE PRERIJA (feat. Dario Matejčić & Tibor Matejčić) was recently released in front of the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Lyrics written by Zoran Trubić (Rijeka). Band performing the song: "The Legacy" (Zagreb). Tibor Matejčić (Zagreb) supplied the rap vocals … [Read more...] about World Cup 2026 Anthem: “Gorjet Će Prerija”
Prižmić, Vekić, Ružić March Into French Open Round 2
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After defeating Novak Djoković and making the 4th Round of the Rome Masters last week, Dino Prižmić won his 1st Round French Open match vs. Michael Zheng comfortably: 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. 20 year-old Prižmić will next take on #28 Brazilian João Fonseca in the 2nd Round. On the ladies side, Donna Vekić made quick work of French wild card Alice Tubello; winning 6-3, 6-2. Vekić has a … [Read more...] about Prižmić, Vekić, Ružić March Into French Open Round 2
The FINAL Weekend Water Cooler: Pandur, Jakirovič Headed To The Premier League! Modrić, AC Milan Miss Out On Champions League
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Backup keeper Ivor Pandur and former Dinamo, Rijeka manager Sergej Jakirović defeat Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship playoff final to gain promotion to the Premier League league next season! Luka Modrić and AC Milan shocked by Cagliari in a 2-1 loss Sunday which means they will miss out on Champions League football next season. Modrić came off the bench in the 2nd half … [Read more...] about The FINAL Weekend Water Cooler: Pandur, Jakirovič Headed To The Premier League! Modrić, AC Milan Miss Out On Champions League
Dalić Releases Croatia’s Preliminary World Cup Squad
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Zlatko Dalić has officially released Croatia’s preliminary squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Not many changes from the last international window, with Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić returning from injury. Dalić once again went centre-back heavy, with Josip Stanišić being the only natural fullback option. Jakic and Perišić will likely see minutes in wide defensive … [Read more...] about Dalić Releases Croatia’s Preliminary World Cup Squad
Croatians Around Europe 36: Kova & City Win FA Cup, Matanović Ends Season With 11 Bundesliga Goals
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Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for Man City in the 65th minute of their 1-0 FA Cup Final victory over Chelsea. City have now secured both the FA Cup and League Cup in 2026. Joško Gvardiol was not part of the FA Cup squad and is expected to play Tuesday in Premier League action vs. Bournemouth. Igor Matanović ends the season with 3G/1A in his final two matches and a total … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 36: Kova & City Win FA Cup, Matanović Ends Season With 11 Bundesliga Goals
LEAKED: Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas Kit Revealed
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BREAKING! Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas home kits have leaked online by FootyHeadlines.com and look to consist of traditional red + white checkers with Glagolitic script (Glagoljica). The HNS and Nike end their 26-year partnership on July 31st, 2026 when Adidas will step in for the first time since Nike took over in 2000 following Croatia's short (but successful) stint with Lotto … [Read more...] about LEAKED: Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas Kit Revealed
