Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia in men's international football matches. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), the governing body for football in Croatia. Football is widely supported throughout the country due to the ever-present popularity of the sport. Most home matches are played at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, although other smaller venues are also used occasionally. They are one of the youngest national teams (since formation) to reach the knockout stage of a major tournament, as well as the youngest team to occupy the top 10 in the FIFA World Rankings. Croatia has represented itself as an independent nation since 1993, when the team was officially recognised by both FIFA and UEFA following dissolution of Yugoslavia. However, short-lived national sides were briefly active during periods of political upheaval, representing sovereign states such as the Banovina of Croatia from 1939 to 1941, or the Independent State of Croatia from 1941 to 1944. Before the current team was formed, most Croatian players represented Yugoslavia instead. The modern-day team has played competitive matches since 1994, starting with a successful qualifying campaign for the 1996 European Championship. In 1998, they competed in their first FIFA World Cup, finishing 3rd and providing the tournament's top scorer, Davor Šuker. Exactly twenty years later, under their second golden generation, Croatia reached the 2018 World Cup Final, securing second place after losing to France. Captain Luka Modrić was awarded best player of the tournament for his performances, thus making him the first ever Croatian player to win the award. Among other nicknames, the team is colloquially referred to as the Vatreni (Blazers) or the Kockasti (The Chequered Ones). In the Italian-speaking counties the team is known as Il furioso incendio (The Blazing Fire). Since becoming eligible to compete, Croatia has only failed to qualify for two major tournaments; the 2000 European Championship and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Their biggest defeat came in 2018 with a 6–0 loss to Spain, while their highest-scoring victory was a 10–0 friendly win over San Marino in 2016. The national team is also known for some long-standing rivalries, such as the Derby Adriatico with Italy, or the politically-charged rivalry with Serbia, both of which have led to controversial or disruptive matches. The team represents the second-smallest country by population and land mass to reach the World Cup final, behind Uruguay and Netherlands respectively. At major tournaments, Croatia holds joint-records for longest period between one goal and another of a player (2002–2014), most penalty shootouts played (2), most extra time periods played (3) and most penalties saved in a match (3). They are also one of only two teams—along with Colombia—to be named FIFA's "Best Mover of the Year" more than once, winning the award in 1994 and 1998. Upon admission to FIFA, Croatia was ranked 125th in the world; following the 1998 World Cup campaign, the side rose to third place in the rankings, making it the most volatile team in FIFA Rankings history.

Events

Portugal

The Portugal national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) represents Portugal ...

03/07/202601:00:00 AMCET

FIFA World Cup

2 -1

Full Time:Portugal Win

Avarage odds:1.75

Double Chance:Portugal or Draw Win

Avarage odds:1.18

Croatia

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Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

27/06/202611:00:00 PMCET

FIFA World Cup

2 -1

Ghana

The Ghana national football team represents Ghana in international association football and has done...

Panama

The Panama national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Panamá) represents Panama in men'...

24/06/202601:00:00 AMCET

FIFA World Cup

0 -1

Full Time:Croatia Win

Avarage odds:1.52

Draw No Bet (DNB):Croatia Win

Avarage odds:1.16

Croatia

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England

The England national football team represents England in men's international football and is governe...

17/06/202610:00:00 PMCET

FIFA World Cup

4 -2

Full Time:England Win

Avarage odds:1.81

Both Team To Score:Yes Win

Avarage odds:2.02

Croatia

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Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

07/06/202608:45:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

2 -1

Slovenia

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Croatia

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02/06/202606:00:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

0 -2

Belgium

The Belgium national football team officially represents Belgium in men's international football sin...

Brazil

The Brazil national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Brasileira de Futebol) represents Brazil in m...

01/04/202602:00:00 AMCET

International Friendlies

3 -1

Croatia

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Colombia

The Colombia national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Colombia) represents Colombia i...

27/03/202612:30:00 AMCET

International Friendlies

1 -2

Croatia

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Montenegro

The Montenegro national football team (Montenegrin and Serbian: Fudbalska reprezentacija Crne Gore /...

17/11/202508:45:00 PMCET

FIFA World Cup - Qualification Europe

2 -3

Full Time:Croatia Win

Avarage odds:1.38

Croatia

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Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

14/11/202508:45:00 PMCET

FIFA World Cup - Qualification Europe

3 -1

Goals 1.5 under/over :Over Win

Avarage odds:1.16

Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands national football team (Faroese: Føroyska fótbóltsmanslandsliðið; Danish: Færøerne...

Croatia

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12/10/202508:45:00 PMCET

FIFA World Cup - Qualification Europe

3 -0

Gibraltar

The Gibraltar national football team represents Gibraltar in international football competitions, an...

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Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

09/06/202508:45:00 PMCET

FIFA World Cup - Qualification Europe

5 -1

Full Time:Croatia Win

Avarage odds:1.80

Double Chance:Croatia or Draw Win

Avarage odds:1.21

Czech Republic

The Czech national football team (Czech: Česká fotbalová reprezentace) represents the Czech Republic...

Gibraltar

The Gibraltar national football team represents Gibraltar in international football competitions, an...

06/06/202508:45:00 PMCET

FIFA World Cup - Qualification Europe

0 -7

Croatia

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Portugal

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Scotland

The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in men's international football and is contr...

15/11/202408:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

1 -0

Croatia

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The Poland national football team (Polish: Reprezentacja Polski w piłce nożnej) has represented Pola...

Portugal

The Portugal national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) represents Portugal ...

05/09/202408:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

2 -1

Full Time:Portugal Win

Avarage odds:1.53

Draw No Bet (DNB):Portugal Win

Avarage odds:1.18

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

24/06/202409:00:00 PMCET

UEFA European Championships

1 -1

Italy

The Italy national football team (Italian: Nazionale di calcio dell'Italia) has officially represent...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

19/06/202403:00:00 PMCET

UEFA European Championships

2 -2

Albania

The Albania national football team (Albanian: Kombëtarja e futbollit të Shqipërisë) is the men's foo...

Spain

The Spain national football team (Spanish: Selección Española de Fútbol) has represented Spain in in...

15/06/202406:00:00 PMCET

UEFA European Championships

3 -0

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Portugal

The Portugal national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) represents Portugal ...

08/06/202406:45:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

1 -2

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

03/06/202407:00:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

3 -0

FYR Macedonia

The North Macedonia national football team (Macedonian: Фудбалска репрезентација нa Северна Македони...

Egypt

The Egypt national football team (Egyptian Arabic: مُنتخب مَــصـر‎, Montakhab Masr), known as The Ph...

26/03/202409:00:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

2 -4

Croatia

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Tunisia

The Tunisia national football team (Arabic: منتخب تونس لكرة القدم‎), nicknamed Les Aigles de Carthag...

23/03/202409:00:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

-

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

21/11/202308:45:00 PMCET

World Euro Championship - Qualification

1 -0

Armenia

The Armenia national football team (Armenian: Հայաստանի ֆուտբոլի ազգային հավաքական, Hayastani futbol...

Latvia

The Latvia national football team (Latvian: Latvijas futbola izlase) represents Latvia in internatio...

18/11/202306:00:00 PMCET

World Euro Championship - Qualification

0 -2

Croatia

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Wales

The Wales national football team (Welsh: Tîm pêl-droed cenedlaethol Cymru) represents Wales in inter...

15/10/202308:45:00 PMCET

World Euro Championship - Qualification

2 -1

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

12/10/202308:45:00 PMCET

World Euro Championship - Qualification

0 -1

0 -0

Spain

The Spain national football team (Spanish: Selección Española de Fútbol) has represented Spain in in...

Netherlands

The Netherlands national football team (Dutch: Het Nederlands Elftal) has represented the Netherland...

14/06/202308:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

2 -2

Both Team To Score:Yes Win

Avarage odds:1.91

Goals 2.5 under/over :Over Win

Avarage odds:2.15

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Qatar

The Qatar national football team (Arabic: منتخب قطر لكرة القدم‎) represents Qatar in international f...

08/06/202306:00:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

-

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Turkey

The Turkey national football team (Turkish: Türkiye Millî Futbol Takımı) represents Turkey in men's ...

28/03/202308:45:00 PMCET

World Euro Championship - Qualification

0 -2

Full Time:Croatia Win

Avarage odds:2.26

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

25/03/202308:45:00 PMCET

World Euro Championship - Qualification

1 -1

Wales

The Wales national football team (Welsh: Tîm pêl-droed cenedlaethol Cymru) represents Wales in inter...

Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia national football team (Arabic: المنتخب العربي السعودي لكرة القدم‎) represents Saud...

16/11/202201:00:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

0 -1

Full Time:Croatia Win

Avarage odds:1.52

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Austria

The Austria national football team (German: Österreichische Fußballnationalmannschaft) represents Au...

25/09/202208:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

1 -3

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

22/09/202208:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

2 -1

28/06/202106:00:00 PMCET

UEFA European Championships

3 -5

Full Time:Spain Win

Avarage odds:1.60

Spain

The Spain national football team (Spanish: Selección Española de Fútbol) has represented Spain in in...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

22/06/202109:00:00 PMCET

UEFA European Championships

3 -1

Draw No Bet (DNB):Croatia Win

Avarage odds:1.63

Scotland

The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in men's international football and is contr...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

18/06/202106:00:00 PMCET

UEFA European Championships

1 -1

Draw No Bet (DNB):Croatia Draw

Armenia

The Armenia national football team (Armenian: Հայաստանի ֆուտբոլի ազգային հավաքական, Hayastani futbol...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

17/11/202008:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

2 -3

Draw No Bet (DNB):Portugal Win

Avarage odds:1.53

Portugal

The Portugal national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) represents Portugal ...

Sweden

The Sweden national football team (Swedish: svenska fotbollslandslaget) represents Sweden in men's i...

14/11/202008:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

2 -1

Asian total score under/over 2:OVER Win

Avarage odds:1.60

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

11/10/202006:00:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

2 -1

Double Chance:Croatia or Draw Win

Avarage odds:1.22

Sweden

The Sweden national football team (Swedish: svenska fotbollslandslaget) represents Sweden in men's i...

Switzerland

The Switzerland national football team (German: Schweizer Fußballnationalmannschaft, French: Équipe ...

07/10/202008:45:00 PMCET

International Friendlies

1 -2

Draw No Bet (DNB):Croatia Win

Avarage odds:1.65

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Portugal

The Portugal national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) represents Portugal ...

05/09/202008:45:00 PMCET

UEFA Nations League

4 -1

Full Time:Portugal Win

Avarage odds:1.95

Croatia

The Croatia national football team (Croatian: Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija) represents Croatia ...

Croatia