After Thursday’s boring draw in Prague, Croatia returns home to Varaždin for what should be a far more comfortable test. On Sunday, October 12th at 2:45 PM EST, the Vatreni face Gibraltar in the next chapter of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. While Croatia’s fate will ultimately be sealed with wins over Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands, this match presents more than … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Gibraltar
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0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
By 154 CommentsCroatia and Czechia play out a boring 0-0 draw in Prague during World Cup qualifying. The Vatreni remain top of group with superior goal differential plus a game in hand. -Perišić had a tough game, skying 2 shots over the crossbar -Marco Pašalić played 30 minutes and had a fantastic shot and cross into the box -Croatia played passive from the opening whistle and … [Read more...] about 0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Czechia
By 12 CommentsCroatia Predicted XI Croatia travels to Prague on Thursday, October 9th, for what could be the defining match of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Kicking off at 2:45 PM EST, the clash against Czechia isn’t just another group-stage fixture — it’s the deciding battle for direct qualification. Both sides know what’s at stake, and both enter the … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Czechia
Czechia Will Be Croatia’s Toughest WC Qualifier, What To Do With Livaković???
By 12 CommentsCroatia face Czechia Thursday night in their toughest World Cup qualifier on the schedule. A win is ideal in Prague but a draw isn't the end of the world either as the Vatreni have a game in hand. Who is under the microscope? Dominik Livaković. He hasn’t played for club or country in over a month! Does Dalić dare start Kotarski? … [Read more...] about Czechia Will Be Croatia’s Toughest WC Qualifier, What To Do With Livaković???
Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
By 72 CommentsJoško Gvardiol assisted on the lone goal of the game and was voted MOTM in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Brentford Sunday. Gvardiol sent a long 40-yard lob into the box for Haaland to fight for before finding the back of the net. With the win and a Liverpool loss, City now trail new Premier League leaders Arsenal by only three points. Gvardiol received an 8.1 FOTMOB rating. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
Brazilian-Born Belinho Chooses Croatia!
By 65 CommentsDinamo Zagreb’s 16-year-old rising star Rafael Belinho officially picks Croatia and turns down Brazil, as reported by Index.hr. The Dinamo Zagreb U19 winger and attacking midfielder has been recognized as a big talent since moving to Croatia in 2021. His agent, Andy Bara, said two years ago, “They called us from the Brazilian Football Federation, but the boy wants to play … [Read more...] about Brazilian-Born Belinho Chooses Croatia!
Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
By 11 CommentsDinamo are off to a perfect start in Europa League this campaign after locking up their second straight 3-1 victory Thursday night; this time vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dinamo currently sit atop the League Phase table with six matches remaining. Still a long way to go but their next match vs. Swedish side Malmo on October 23rd could start separating them from the pack as Malmo have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
Pašalić Heads Home Winner In Champions League, Oršić With Another Wunder-gol vs. Bayern!
By 8 CommentsMario Pašalić gave Atalanta a bright moment in their UEFA Champions League campaign, heading home the winner in the 87th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Club Brugge. The goal was a perfect bounce-back for Atalanta after losing their first match in the competition, giving the team a much-needed boost in the Champions League standings. Pašalić also took home the man of the … [Read more...] about Pašalić Heads Home Winner In Champions League, Oršić With Another Wunder-gol vs. Bayern!
Croatians Around Europe 6: Modrić & AC Milan Go Top Of Serie A, Vušković Shines For HSV Again
By 61 CommentsLuka Modrić and AC Milan have gone top of Serie A (tied on points with Napoli and Roma) after a huge 2-1 victory over Napoli Sunday night at San Siro! Modrić played the full 90 minutes as Milan went down to 10 men in the 57th minute. SempreMilan gave Modrić a solid 8/10 rating as he had "Good passing, work-rate, movement and so on. All the things we have become used to seeing … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Modrić & AC Milan Go Top Of Serie A, Vušković Shines For HSV Again










