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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”

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

As the club season winds down, one name is quietly gaining momentum around the Croatian national team: Adrian Segečić. Manager Zlatko Dalić is reportedly keeping a close eye on him after strong impressions at the U21 level under Ivica Olić. This comes alongside a slew of injured Croatians, including winger Marco Pašalić, who is currently rehabbing a quad tear in Zagreb. The … [Read more...] about Australian-Born Adrian Segečić In Dalić’s World Cup Plans???

Luka Modrić suffered a double-fractured cheekbone Sunday night vs. Juventus after colliding head to head with Manuel Locatelli. ❌ Bad news: Serie A season is over  ✅ Good news: He will be ready for the World Cup with mask in hand Question is: Will Modrić have to wear a mask at the World Cup just as Gvardiol did in 2022? Most likely. … [Read more...] about Modrić Fractures Cheek Bone: Serie A Season Over, World Cup Still On

90' Brazil GOAL. 3-1. Another 80-yard counter-attack goal. This will surely be the topic of debate for Dalić and his team when they get back to Croatia. 86' Brazil GOAL. 2-1. Thiago steps up and converts after choosing left. Livaković goes the opposite way. 85' PENALTY BRAZIL. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Šutalo barely touches the guy in the box and he goes down. Such a joke … [Read more...] about Brazil Defeat Croatia 3-1 In Orlando Friendly With 2 Counter Attacks And A SOFT Penalty Call