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Emphatic England inflict Croatia with their biggest ever defeat! 🏴
Key FactsEngland Lead Croatia 6-0 in Nations League Match
Oct 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- In the Nations League match in Rijeka, England led Croatia 6-0 after 78 minutes.
- Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon also found the net.
- Kane reached 89 England goals, matching the combined total of Bobby Charlton and Michael Owen.
- After a mistake by Stanisic, Saka scored his second goal but later missed his hat-trick chance.
"I told the players to remember both games and that could be the key for us moving forward" 🔊 Slaven Bilić #CROESP #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
⚽️ Najjača momčad počinje povjerenjem. 🧠 Kako trener, kapetani and suigrači mogu utjecati na samopouzdanje i mentalnu spremnost igrača? O tome u new epizodi ... Show more
Cucurella: Modrić criticizes Real Madrid defender's provocation | Football: Marc Cucurella caused trouble again during Spain's 2-1 win against Croatia ...
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Key FactsCucurella triggers fresh debate during Spain’s win over Croatia
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spox.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spox.com
- Ivan Perisic received his second yellow card in the 79th minute; Spain eventually defeated Croatia 2–1.
- Cucurella crossed Perisic’s path, fell after contact and demanded a booking; the VAR review did not alter the decision.
- Croatia coach Slaven Bilic called the move clever but also accused Cucurella of provoking opponents.
- Boris Becker deemed the sending-off excessive, while Cucurella himself saw clear contact and denied any intent.
Once again Cucurella is causing a stir. It was a light foul by Perisic, but never a sending-off. Cucurella always provokes such situations.— Boris Becker on X, commenting on Cucurella during Spain's Nations League victory in Croatia
"Reputation Ruined" Against England: Shame and Shock Plague Croatia's Soccer Players After 0-7 Loss
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Key FactsEngland hands Croatia its heaviest international defeat
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The 7–0 became Croatia’s heaviest international defeat; previously, a 6–0 loss to Spain in September 2018 held the unwanted record.
- Bilic accepted responsibility, rejected England’s quality as an excuse, and said the performance would be analyzed.
- Luka Modric said he felt ashamed for the first time, but simultaneously called for unity during the difficult situation.
- The newspaper Jutarnji List called the performance an unacceptable catastrophe and considered Croatia’s quarterfinal hopes over.
but to lose like that and ruin the reputation we have built up over years is unacceptable.— Luka Modrić, Croatia's record international, after the 0-7 defeat to England in the Nations League
"It looked like we had four or five fewer players," said Croatia's captain Luka Modric after the heaviest defeat ever suffered by a Croatian national team ... Show more
Key FactsModric calls Croatia’s 7-0 loss to England catastrophic
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: goal.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: goal.com
- England defeated Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka; Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice, while the other scorers each netted once.
- Croatia’s seven-goal defeat is the country’s largest since gaining independence in 1991.
- After returning to the starting lineup, Modric said he felt shame after a match internationally for the first time.
- Before the upcoming Spain match, Modric demanded pride, effort, determination, and togetherness.
I have been here for 20 years, but for the first time I feel shame after a match.— Luka Modrić, after Croatia's 7-0 defeat to England in Rijeka during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27; reported by Jutarnji
"In the 12th minute 2:0, and then what you know you don't know anymore, and then the blockade and fear come" 🔊 Slaven Bilić #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
After the 0-7 debacle against England, Croatia was on the verge of snatching a draw from the world champions Spain. But Mikel Merino had the last word ... Show more
Vatreni striker Franjo Ivanović celebrated his birthday today among his national team teammates - | we join in the best wishes ... Show more
"Every game against England is tough, we have to give it our all" 🔊 Luka Vušković #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
England dismantles Croatia in the early evening match. The Three Lions score at will against overwhelmed hosts. Harry Kane racks up three scorer points (two ... Show more
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"We could have done a lot better, suffocated the game more" 🔊 Dion Drena Beljo #ESPCRO #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
MODRIĆ GETS RECOGNIZED BY ALL OF SPAIN AFTER THE GAME! 🇪🇸👏🏼
After the final whistle, the Croatian star was the most sought-after player on the field ... Show more
"We will definitely be able to deal with the big ones, we just have to find a way, and we can only test that through matches" 🔊 Slaven Bilić #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
Mail Online Oct 04
Imperious Jude Bellingham cements his status as the future of Thomas Tuchel's team: Real Madrid star a class above as England humiliate old foes Croatia in ...
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More boos for Cucurella - | Modric also angry: Because of his role in the sending-off of Ivan Perisic, Marc Cucurella was booed by the Croatian crowd in the ...
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Croatia can't stop Lamine Yamal - | Kane scores in England win in the Czech Republic
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Kane and Saka score twice: Furious Three Lions demolish Croatia - | Heaviest defeat
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Slaven and Luka, 20 years later... 🗞️👉 Slaven and Luka. Twenty years later... "From Livorno to Prague. Luka briefly celebrated the joy of the goal with his teammates ... Show more
'2: Goal vs. England
'2: Goal vs. Croatia
'6: Goal vs. Czechia
Lamine Yamal loves an early goal ⚡️
'Lamine is the best' - Nico Williams makes Ballon d'Or claim for Yamal
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Nations League: Spain extends record streak in Croatia: Spain has extended its record streak and is now unbeaten in 42 international matches in regular time ...
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LAMINE SHARES HIS TAKE ON THE BALLON D’OR! 🗣️🏆
Here’s what the Spanish star had to say after the win over Croatia, stressing that he plays to win ... Show more
"We are aware that it wasn't the right performance against Spain, I think we will look better and better with time" 🔊 Dion Drena Beljo #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
Nations League: England inflicts record defeat on Croatia: In the UEFA Nations League, England inflicted a historic home defeat on Croatia on Saturday: Thomas ...
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englandfootball.com Oct 04
Two goals for Harry Kane 👊
The skipper reflects on a phenomenal night in Croatia 💭
(k+) Glasner und die Legende von Forest: "Wir sind nicht wie Robin Hood": Nach drei Titeln mit Crystal Palace schreibt Oliver Glasner (52), der 2022 mit ...
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"We have to give a lot more, be a lot more aggressive" 🔊 Petar Sučić #ESPCRO #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
Led by their now 41-year-old captain Modric, Croatia kicked off their Nations League campaign with an away win in the Czech Republic. More on the match: www.kicker.de/keine-perspektive-bei-leeds-woeber-soll-nach-bremen-kommen-1129223/artikel
❓'Croatia defenders struggled to get close to him'
❓'Was everywhere on the pitch and drove England forward'
❓'Croatia could not pick ... Show more
England player ratings vs Croatia: Gordon and Bellingham sparkle in attack
England player ratings vs Croatia: Gordon and Bellingham sparkle in attack
The 41-year-old Luka Modrić scored his 30th goal for Croatia in a 2-1 win over Czechia 👏😎
Luka Modric and Slaven Bilic rage at 'catastrophic' mauling by England: Captain Luka Modric and manager Slaven Bilic were left fuming and 'ashamed' after ...
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"There is no greater privilege for a footballer who is good, and we know we are good" 🔊 Slaven Bilić #ESPCRO #NationsLeague #Vatreni ❤️🔥
Alex Scott facing two months out after playing through pain with England: Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad after a thigh problem worsened during ...
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Croatia vs England: UEFA Nations League – Kane, Modric, teams, form: Heavyweights England play away to Croatia, with captain Harry Kane going up against veteran ...
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0-7 against England! Luka Modrić: "For the first time, I'm ashamed..." | Football
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SPAIN ARRIVES IN SEVILLE! 🇪🇸🚎
Here’s how the World Champions arrived ahead of tomorrow’s Nations League matchup against Croatia! 🔥#Spain #Croatia #NationsLeague #UEFANationsLeague ... Show more
🇭🇷 A winning start to the new Nations League season — own a piece of it! Match-worn & signed shirts from Croatia's victory over Czechia are now up for ... Show more
Croatia jerseys | MWS
Croatia jerseys | MWS
🚨 CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS 🚨
Jarrell Quansah replaces Trent while Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford return to England's starting XI vs Croatia 🦁
Score ... Show more
englandfootball.com Oct 03
A sunny Saturday in Croatia 🌅
Head to the England app to follow our live match blog 📲 Show more
It's not FC Bayern Munich! Agent reveals preferred club of FCB transfer candidate
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Complete Sports Sep 29
Šuker Backs Modrić To Lead Croatia To Euro 2028: Croatia legend Davor Šuker has voiced absolute confidence that midfield maestro Luka Modrić can maintain his ...
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Um den Abschied von Vereinsikone Damir Kreilach gebührend zu feiern, begleiten 850 Union-Fans ihr Team zum Testspiel nach Kroatien ... Show more
"It's unreal to score a hundred goals in any league, let alone Spain" 🔊 Slaven Bilić congratulates Ante Budimir #HrabarBroj #Vatreni ❤️🔥
World Soccer Talk Sep 20
Joško Gvardiol visited Luka Modrić’s childhood home in Croatia, which was destroyed during the 1991 war when Serbian forces burned it down and killed Modrić’s ... Show more
Could the Schalke talent possibly play for a different association than the DFB in the future? Croatia is said to be interested in signing the midfielder... 🇭🇷😲
Continuity and consistency are the foundation of a quality relationship between coach and player. It is not enough to simply convey information ... Show more
World Soccer Talk Sep 21
He left his mark in Croatia, Germany, Spain, and Italy. He won the Treble with Bayern Munich, scoring in the Champions League final ... Show more
Davis Cup: Alexander Zverev gibt Zusage - nach dem US-Open-Titel für das Deutschland-Spiel gegen Kroatien nach Halle
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"There are more of them than is objectively necessary, but they are in my head next to each other and I want to see them now ... Show more
"Dalić's results are one of the reasons why I took over the national team" 🔊 Slaven Bilić #Vatreni ❤️🔥
"We see #NationsLeague as preparation for #EURO2028 , but we will try to get as many results as possible, which is very important because of the draw" 🔊 Slaven Bilić #Vatreni ... Show more
US Open champion Alexander Zverev has decided to participate in the Davis Cup this weekend in Halle, Westphalia. The 29-year-old is expected in Halle on ... Show more
"I'm glad you're here and you're going to be here, but I'm here - | I'll have a good time in my life" 🔊 Izbornik Slaven Bilić or kapetanu ... Show more
BBC Sep 06
Luka Modric: Croatia midfielder to continue international career: Luke Modric, 41, is not ready to retire from international football and hopes to play for ...
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Luka Modric makes surprising decision about his future | Football: Luka Modric turns 41 on Wednesday - | and still isn't stopping.
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📲 Kako napraviti digitalni detox? Prvi korak prema zdravijem odnosu s društvenim mrežama jest osvijestiti koiko vremena provodimo to mobile i kako to utječe ... Show more
Croatia's first world heavyweight champion 👏
Filip Hrgovic beats Moses Itauma by stoppage 🥊
HNS again this year with the "Step by Step" project and the inclusive tournament "More Than a Game"
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Perfectionism can be a powerful motivator, but it can also be a huge burden. Its positive side encourages us to put in more and improve ... Show more
