With the World Cup only four months away, it's time to talk about who from CroatianSports.com will be in Brazil for the big bash. Unfortunately, Denis and I will not be headed to South America. However, both of us will be part of the planning committee for Los Angeles' first ever World Cup Village, which will be hosted in our home town of San Pedro. We will be … [Read more...] about Prva Generacija at the World Cup
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2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
By 201 CommentsWell guys, it looks like our boys will be wearing these kits this summer in Brazil. I for one am not impressed by the new home kit design. I know there's only so much a designer can do with checkers, but the solid red sleeves and back are too heavy on the eye for me. I think the HNS needs to go with a more white design rather than red for the home kits- at least that is … [Read more...] about 2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup
By 84 CommentsCroatian fans rejoice! The World Cup is set; and Croatia is going to start the party against hosts Brazil in Sao Paulo on June 12th with the whole world watching. Not many teams get to open up a World Cup, so as Croatians, we should feel honored and privileged that our little nation of 4.5 million people has the chance to be showcased at game #1 of the World Cup against … [Read more...] about Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup
Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!
By 318 CommentsIt's official! Croatia will be opening up the 2014 World Cup in Brazil against the hosts in front of the entire world. Although that sounds like an uphill climb, the rest of the group consists of Mexico and Cameroon. Brazil defeated Croatia 1-0 at the 2006 World Cup and Mexico defeated the Vatreni 1-0 in 2002. Croatia has never played an African side in the World … [Read more...] about Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!
World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
By 131 CommentsWritten by Nepoznat As the 2014 World Cup draw for Brazil approaches, it's worth noting that there are both good and bad with each draw scenario. Ahh, yes the old adage is true that we must take the good with the bad; the yin with the yang, if you will. So what are some of the pros and cons regarding the draw for next year's World Cup? Below are … [Read more...] about World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
By 132 CommentsFIFA made an extreme move on Tuesday regarding this Friday's World Cup draw which will take place at Noon (ET). Originally, the lowest ranked European team, France, was scheduled to join African and South American teams in Pot B to to help continental balance for the group stage draw of the World Cup. Since nine unseeded European teams qualified for the World Cup, … [Read more...] about World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
The Croatians are coming!
By 44 CommentsIt wasn't pretty. It wasn't pretty at all. But in the end, Croatia made it to the World Cup in Brazil. How did they do it? In the most unimpressive fashion ever. The only teams Croatia beat during qualifying were Macedonia (2x), Wales (2x), Serbia and Iceland. They lost to Scotland not once, but twice and were held scoreless in Iceland during their first playoff … [Read more...] about The Croatians are coming!
Croatia can’t beat 10-man Iceland
By 425 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Pletikosa – Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Pranjić – Rakitić, Modrić – Iličević, Eduardo, Perišić – Mandžukić. Iceland went down a man in the 50th. Croatia still couldn't find a goal as the match would end 0-0. It will be all to play for in Zagreb Tuesday night as one match will determine who goes to Brazil. More to come from the match in the next … [Read more...] about Croatia can’t beat 10-man Iceland
Iceland: What you need to know
By 153 CommentsThe week we have all been waiting for is finally here. Croatia plays Iceland in a two-legged playoff with a berth to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on the line. But what do we really know about Iceland? 1. Demographics: If you thought Croatia was a small country with a population of 4.5 million, you were wrong. Iceland has a population of 325,000 people which makes … [Read more...] about Iceland: What you need to know