Croatia will face England in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, a matchup that instantly stands out as one of the tournament's marquee early fixtures. The two nations have history on this stage – most notably Croatia's extra-time victory in the 2018 semi-finals – and a renewal of that rivalry adds serious weight to your group.…
The wait is over. The 2026 World Cup starts today, and Croatia enter the tournament with a familiar blend of experience and transition.…
Croatian youth international defender Ljubo Puljić is set to join Atalanta from Bayern Munich. The 18-year-old centre-back, who has been part of Bayern's reserve setup with FC Bayern II, is making the switch to the Serie A side in search of a clearer path to senior football .…
Joško Gvardiol is weighing his future as Manchester City offer a new contract while Bayern Munich circle with serious interest. The 24-year-old Croatian defender remains a cornerstone for his country heading into the 2026 World Cup, and his club situation is one to watch this summer.…
Zlatko Dalic isn't sugarcoating it. Your World Cup opener against England on 17 June could define the entire tournament.…
Croatia beat Slovenia 2–1 on Sunday in what felt like the end of an era. Luka Modric scored and, after the final whistle, discarded his protective mask, accepted Zlatko Dalic's congratulations, and half-waved bashfully to a crowd that knew what they were watching – possibly his last game on home soil .…