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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

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

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

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”

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”