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Biggest move: Franjo Ivanović gets his first senior call-up after a fantastic season for USG in Belgium (10 goals, 5 assists in 22 matches). Will he see the pitch? There's a very good possibility. Budimir is the only other true #9 that Dalić has called up to the squad. With Matanović out, this opens up the door for Ivanović who has been nothing short of stellar in … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Squad To Face France In Nations League Quarterfinals

Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation; from our family to yours! It’s been another amazing year with you all sharing content, talking shop, and of course grilling each other in the “Comments” section. 🙂 We love you all and look forward to running it back in 2025! Merry Christmas! CroatianSports Chrismtas “wish list”: -a solid showing against France … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation!

We won't know Croatia's final path through 2026 World Cup qualifying until March's Nations League quarterfinals have completed, but we do know one of two scenarios they can get grouped into: DEFEAT FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 4-team group consisting of Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan. LOSE TO FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 5-team group consisting of Czechia, … [Read more...] about Croatia’s World Cup Path Revealed — Choose Wisely

The Nations League quarterfinals are set! Croatia had the chance to draw France, Germany or Spain in this section of the tournament and it looks like they got the best scenario. France, like the Vatreni, have not looked like their usual selves in 2024. Their offense was anemic in Germany during Euro 2024; only scoring one goal from open play in six matches. They eventually … [Read more...] about Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw

This is not a good look as this U21 side is stacked with talent: Vušković, Beljo, Zvonarek, Frigan, Vidović. Georgia was the worst seeded team to play in the playoff which gave this Croatian side a huge advantage. However. during the 1st leg, Soldo would score an own goal inside five minutes and Čavlina would pick up a red card in the 61st minute to make it incredibly difficult … [Read more...] about Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia

Croatia survive Portugal in 1-1 draw at Poljud; punch ticket to Nation League quarterfinals! -Gvardiol scores equalizer from Jakić cross-Kramaric, Budimir hit the post-Awful formations from Dalić! Not a true winger in sight this campaign! Much to discuss this winter! That's for sure. FINAL. 1-1 in Split. Croatia qualify for the Nations League quarterfinals after an … [Read more...] about Croatia Survive Nations League Group On Final Day In 1-1 Portugal Draw, Book Ticket To Quarterfinals!

The Vatreni host group-leaders Portugal in Split on Monday at 2:45pm EST in what is now a crucial game for quarter-final qualification. Can Croatia change their woeful form against a Portuguese B-team, having sent Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto home? Zlatko Dalić has confirmed he will field a 3-back formation for this crucial encounter, in … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Portugal Monday