Croatia

Alright guys, here we go! The real tournament starts Thursday night for Croatia when they take on Portugal in Toronto at 7PM (ET) in their Round of 32 knockout round match. There's a lot to unpack for this one. Here's what you need to know: … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Portugal: 4 Things To Know

83' GOOOOOAL!!!!!!!! 2-1 Croatia! Vlašić heads home a Modrić corner! Croatia move back to 2nd place and are headed back to Toronto at the moment. 76' 1-1 Ghana. The goal stands and Ghana has tied the game up at 1-1. Croatia have gone from 1st to 2nd to 3rd in group in a matter of 15 minutes. World Cup football. There's nothing like the craziness of the last day of group … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Ghana 2-1 To Take 2nd Place In Group! Vatreni Are Headed Back To Toronto To Face Portugal Or Colombia

Ante from CroatianSports.com and Lovre from @CroatiaFooty discuss what went right and wrong vs. Panama in Croatia's 1-0 World Cup victory and how the team should prepare for Ghana. Kova and Gvardiol are in the dog house while Baturina gives us all a preview of the next 10 yers of "flashy" Croatian football. … [Read more...] about REACTION: Croatia vs. Panama And What’s Next

81' SUB. Modrić off for Mario Pašalić. 70' SUBS The Sučić cousins come in for Kovačić and Marco Pašalić. 68' Livaković bringing his game over from England with three saves in a row. Panama is pressing with their tournament on the line. They need to fund a goal quick and will throw everything at the Croatian net the last 20 minutes. 68' Livaković with two huge saves … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Panama 1-0 In Toronto!

When Luka Modrić hits the field Tuesday night vs. Panama, he will be the first Croatian in history to be capped 200 times; and only the 4th men’s international player to be included in the 200 CLUB, joining Cristiano Ronaldo, Bader Al-Mutawa and Lionel Messi.  Toronto will see history Tuesday night! … [Read more...] about CROATIAN HISTORY: Modrić To Join 200 Club!

Zlatko Dalić is set to make a series of puzzling changes for the match against Panama. Clearly, he has different takeaways from the England game than most fans do, so let's break this down. The shift back to a more natural 4-back is refreshing. But this is where the good news ends. Star young defender Luka Vušković is set to be DROPPED for the match against Panama. Is this … [Read more...] about Gospodine Dalić… What Are You Doing???

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