Croatia

Croatia and Brazil will play a pre-World Cup friendly on June 3rd at Anfield; the home of Liverpool FC. The news was made official to CroatianSports today which will now see Croatia play 5-time World Cup champions Brazil only two months after a two-match USA tour against Peru and Mexico in March. The last time the two teams faced each other, hosts Brazil won 3-1 in … [Read more...] about Croatia & Brazil To Play In Liverpool

(HNS is looking to build a new stadium similar to Antalya)  Sportske Novosti have reported that a brand-new 35,000 seat stadium will be built within the next four years for the Croatian national football team. The Vatreni have called Maksimir home since Croatia's independence with Poljud, Kantrida and Gradski Vrt rarely called on to host games. And … [Read more...] about New Croatian National Football Stadium Announced

Croatia is coming back to the States. Croatia will play Peru in Miami on March 23rd in a World Cup tune-up match and play Mexico in another friendly in Dallas that same week; on March 27th at Cowboys Stadium (although date and venue not 100% confirmed). It would be part of a 4-team mini tournament also comprised of Peru and Iceland; as the two play in New York on … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Peru In South Beach; Mexico In Dallas

It was rumored a few weeks ago by a South American friend of CroatianSports.com that Peru was looking for a European team to play before the World Cup kicks off; and Croatia could be that team. Now the rumors have begun on the Croatian side of things saying that a Croatia/Peru friendly could take place sometime in March or May in the United States. I could … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Croatia To Play Peru In The USA

Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić finished fifth in Ballon d'or voting Thursday night in Paris- which names the best football player on the planet. Modrić finished only behind teammate and winner of the award Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Gianluigi Buffon, ESPNFC reports. Modrić is already known to be the best center midfielder … [Read more...] about Modrić Finishes Fifth In Ballon D’or Voting

Alright guys. I'm here to settle it once and for all. This IS the away jersey Croatia will be wearing at the World Cup in Russia. And it's not black at all. It's actually two different shades of navy blue. Our friends at CroatiaWeek have been busy snooping around the HNS asking plenty of questions; but it's not the HNS' call to make. I was shown the above … [Read more...] about 2018 Croatia Away Kits CONFIRMED

What is the initial reaction from Croatian fans after drawing Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria? Mixed. Some are loving this draw while others are devastated. But let me reassure you; this is a fantastic draw than can see Croatia top the group. Croatia will begin their 2018 World Cup game against Nigeria on June 16th in Kalingrad. … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Argentina, Iceland And Nigeria

The much anticipated World Cup 2018 takes place this Friday, December 1st in Russia. It will then be confirmed who Croatia plays; when the play them and where they play. Croatia will be in Pot 2 which means they cannot play another Pot 2 team in group play. One team from each pot will be drawn and those four teams will make up one group at the World Cup; with … [Read more...] about World Cup Simulator & Procedure