Here we go! The World Cup draw is this week, Friday December 5th at 12PM (ET). It will be a watered down group stage with 48 nations entering the field for the first time in history. So what would be Croatia's toughest possible group? This is an easy one for me for the following reasons: Argentina, Croatia, Norway, Ghana would be an absolute Group of Death. Messi, … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Toughest Possible Group: Argentina, Norway, Ghana
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Croatians Around Europe 13: Gvardiol Scores In 3-2 Win Over Leeds
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Joško Gvardiol scored for City Saturday to make it 2-0 in a tight 3-2 victory over Leeds. He cleaned up a loose ball in front of the net following a corner for an easy toe-poke goal. It's a huge win for City as they needed an injury time Foden winner to grab all three points. City now trail Arsenal by five points after with Arsenal's 1-1 draw vs. Chelsea Sunday, City will gain … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Gvardiol Scores In 3-2 Win Over Leeds
Croatia’s 2026 World Cup Kits Leaked: Thoughts?
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The leaked designs for Croatia’s 2026 World Cup kits are out after FootyHeadlines.com published early images, and honestly, they’re not the strongest showing. Ever since the standout 2018 set, it feels like Nike hasn’t quite found the right touch for the Vatreni, and these new versions don’t really change that. The home kit is a tough one to figure out. The checkers are … [Read more...] about Croatia’s 2026 World Cup Kits Leaked: Thoughts?
Dinamo Downed 4-0 By Lille After 8′ Disallowed Goal
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After Dinamo's disallowed goal, Lille took control of the game with four goals through nine shots and 65% ball possession. Dinamo did not manage one shot on goal in this match and this result will now hurt their chances of finishing top-24 on the table as they still have to play Real Betis and Midtjylland. 8': This match will be a tale of the 8th minute disallowed Dinamo … [Read more...] about Dinamo Downed 4-0 By Lille After 8′ Disallowed Goal
Shame On FIFA! We Are About To Witness The Worst World Cup Group Stage In History
By 36 CommentsThe World Cup draw takes place Friday, December 5th at 12PM ET. But I won't get into Croatia's easiest/toughest roads quite yet. I will leave that for next week as we get closer to the draw. However, two things to address: Canada, Senegal, Qatar, New Zealand Belgium, Iran, Panama, Cape Verde … [Read more...] about Shame On FIFA! We Are About To Witness The Worst World Cup Group Stage In History
Croatians Around Europe 12: Modrić & AC Milan Defeat Inter 1-0, Move Into 2nd Place
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Luka Modrić and AC Milan have slayed another Italian giant! This weekend it was Inter Milan 1-0 in the Derby. AC Milan have now defeated Inter, Roma and Napoli (while drawing Juventus) to start the season. With the win, they only trail Roma by two points points 12 matches into the season. Modrić played the full 90 minutes in the match and received a 7/10 grade from SempreMilan … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 12: Modrić & AC Milan Defeat Inter 1-0, Move Into 2nd Place
Faroe Islands Were The 2nd Best Team In Our Qualifying Group
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Is this a Faroe Islands appreciation post? Absolutely. These guys punched well above their weight in 2025 during their best qualifying in history! Eight matches: 4 wins and 4 losses. But hear me out, Faroe Islands only has a population of only 56,000 people. Yet, they were able to beat Montenegro and Czechia in the same week. They gave Croatia trouble in Torshavn … [Read more...] about Faroe Islands Were The 2nd Best Team In Our Qualifying Group
Dear Dalić,
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Have we (including myself) been far too harsh on you? The answer is YES. Croatians have been endlessly critical of Zlatko Dalić (not all but many), putting every tactical frustration under a microscope, often forgetting the reality: the man has done so much with so little. He rebuilt this team after the losses of Rakitić and Mandžukić in 2018, navigated two major tournaments … [Read more...] about Dear Dalić,
Croatia Close Out World Cup Qualifying Campaign Undefeated After 3-2 Come-From-Behind Victory vs. Montenegro
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Croatia close out World Cup qualifying with a 3-2 victory vs. Montenegro on a rain soaked night! Goals from Perišić (penalty), Jakić and Vlašić brought Croatia back from an early 2-0 deficit. Dalić decided to play the B-squad with Modrić and Kramarić on the bench to start. Germany defeated Slovakia 6-0 making the Montenegro match a moot point. Vatreni will now be a Pot 2 … [Read more...] about Croatia Close Out World Cup Qualifying Campaign Undefeated After 3-2 Come-From-Behind Victory vs. Montenegro
