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🇭🇷Croatia Roadmap

Qualifying updates, milestone announcements, friendly match details, and the journey to the 2026 World Cup.

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Milestone

Croatia ends group stage as leaders

Group L of the UEFA World Cup qualification concluded with Croatia at the top of the table. A hard-fought 3-2 victory against Montenegro capped their qualification campaign and secured their spot in the World Cup.

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Event

Friendly with Colombia ends in victory

Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Colombia in an international friendly, showcasing improved defensive organization and effective transitions.

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Friendly Match

Croatia beaten 2-0 by Belgium

Croatia suffered a 2-0 defeat to Belgium in a pre-World Cup friendly. Belgium controlled the match and the result will give Zlatko Dalić's side plenty to reflect on as they fine-tune their tactical approach ahead of the tournament.

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Qualification

Croatia reach the Round of 32 as Group L runners-up

Croatia finished second in Group L to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.

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