Croatia

Goals galore for Croatia this week in World Cup qualifying. Vatreni score 4 goals in 13 minutes during the 2nd half Monday to put Czechia away. Goals from: Kramarić (x2), Modrić (penalty), Budimir (penalty) and Perišić got the job done. Gvardiol had an early goal called off for offside after VAR review. 18 year-old defensive phenom Luka Vušković was also brought on late to … [Read more...] about Czech-Mate In Osijek, Croatia Win 5-1!

The Vatreni face-off against current group-leaders Czechia in Osijek tomorrow at 2:45pm EST. Croatia are coming off a strong 7-0 triumph over minnows Gibraltar, and Czechia are 3/3 in taking down every other team in the group besides Croatia; Gibraltar 4-0, Faroe Islands 2-1 and Montenegro 2-0. The Czechs are also coming off a strong Nations League campaign, topping their group … [Read more...] about This Is How Dalić “Should” Start vs. Czechia Monday

In Croatia’s first World Cup qualifier of the campaign, they easily handled Gibraltar after a slow opening 30 minutes.  Goals were scored by: Kramarić x2, Ivanović x2 (1st international goals), Mario Pašalić, Budimir and Perišić (2 assists as well). Only disappointment here is that Dalić did not throw Luka Vušković into the match for 10-15 minutes in what would have been his … [Read more...] about Croatia Dismantle 196th Ranked Gibraltar 7-0

Croatia head to Faro to face off against Gibraltar in their first game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Behind the Czechs and Montenegrins by six points, Croatia have some catching up to do, and three points are an absolute necessity coming from this match. Kickoff is Friday June 6th at 2:45pm EST. Zlatko Dalić is looking to qualify the Vatreni to their third … [Read more...] about How Does Croatia Kickstart Their WC Qualifying Campaign vs. Gibraltar?

Zlatko Dalić has released his squad for the Vatreni's upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Gibraltar and Czechia in June. Dalić absolutely nailed it with this roster. The head coach features a solid mix of young and old, and June should see 18-year-old defensive phenomenon Luka Vušković make his debut with the senior National Team. Rijeka standout Toni Fruk also made … [Read more...] about Dalić Releases Squad For Upcoming Qualifiers, Vušković Included

Sorry, how in the hell are Belgium still ranked so high? They have done nothing in football the past 7 years that Croatia has not surpassed. Please. (insert eyeroll) Vatreni are currently on par with Netherlands and Italy. Everyone else in top-10 are better than us. But let's talk about this Belgium at #8 sham. Why does FIFA have such a hard-on for them? I understand they … [Read more...] about Croatia Ranked #11 By FIFA, How The Hell Is Belgium 8???

This is my personal "Wish List" for the Vatreni in 2025 as they move through World Cup qualifying in a group comprised of Czechia, Montenegro, Faroe Islands and Gibraltar. This is not something I think Dalić will ever move towards as his contract with the HNS ends in 2026, it's just something I would absolutely love for him to do. But I know it's not going to happen. Croatia … [Read more...] about 2025 Wish List: A Right Winger

Nothing to worry about here. Croatia will be completely fine heading into World Cup qualifiers. We lost to a better French side in Paris via shoot out. We had zero business in that match playing a "soft bunker" with zero shots on goal. At this point in time, Croatia is not a top-4 European side. Spain, Germany, France, Portugal and England are all better because they have … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. France Reaction: We’re Fine.