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The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football matches. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Vatreni (Blazers) and Kockasti.

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Croatia secure final automatic Euro 2024 spot Ante Budimir's goal sees Croatia beat Armenia and secure the final automatic qualification spot for Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023
James targets Euros after dream win over Croatia Midfielder Jordan James hopes Wales can seal Euro 2024 qualification against Armenia and Turkey, after the win over Croatia he calls the best night of his life. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2023
Gvardiol deal to be done 'in the next hours' - Guardiola Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol is having a medical and will complete his switch from RB Leipzig 'in the next hours'. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023

RB Leipzig & Man City 'very far apart' over Gvardiol RB Leipzig sports director Max Eberl says "there is no agreement" between the German club and Manchester City over Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
Gvardiol wants Man City move, says RB Leipzig chief Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol tells RB Leipzig that he wants to move to Manchester City, says the German club's sports director Max Eberl. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2023
Transfer latest - Gvardiol, Szoboszlai & Mbappe Follow the latest transfer news as Manchester City close in on Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, plus reaction as England reach Under-21s Euros semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on July 3, 2023

Man City sign midfielder Kovacic for initial £25m Manchester City sign Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic for an initial £25m from Chelsea. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2023
Croatia stun Dutch to reach Nations League final Croatia are one win away from their first major title after two extra-time goals help them beat the Netherlands and earn a place in the Uefa Nations League final. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2023
Nations League semi-finals: Build-up to Netherlands v Croatia Follow live text commentary of the first Nations League semi-final between the Netherlands and Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2023
Croatia v Wales (Sat) Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's European Championship Qualifying game between Croatia and Wales. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023

Euro 2024 qualifying: Croatia v Wales - radio & text Listen to BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru or BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary and follow live text as Croatia host Wales in Group D of the Euro 2024 qualifiers. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2023
Tottenham defender Davies out of Wales squad Ben Davies withdraws from the Wales squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia because of injury. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2023
Johnson gives Wales injury worry Brennan Johnson has given Wales an injury worry before Tuesday's squad announcement for their forthcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia. BBC Sport - Published on March 12, 2023	Two great Croatia goals, but which was best? BBC Match of the Day's Alex Scott, Jurgen Klinsmann and Micah Richards analyse the two brilliant goals which mean Croatia finish third at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2022
Messi behind the scenes in stunning semi-final Watch behind-the-scenes footage and match action from Lionel Messi's stunning semi-final performance in Argentina's World Cup semi-final win against Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022	World Cup news and Southgate latest Build-up to Argentina v Croatia & France v Morocco in the semi-finals at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2022
'Fabulous Friday' awaits with tasty World Cup ties Two appetizing showdowns - Croatia v Brazil and Netherlands v Argentina - kick off the World Cup quarter-final stage on Friday, and you can watch it all on the BBC. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2022	World Cup: Croatia v Brazil build-up - watch, listen & follow text Watch live coverage and follow text and radio commentary as Croatia face Brazil in the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022
World Cup: Reaction to brilliant Brazil & England latest Reaction to Brazil v South Korea & Japan v Croatia plus build-up to Morocco v Spain and Portugal v Switzerland in the final last-16 ties at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2022	Maeda gives Japan the lead against Croatia Watch as Celtic's Daizen Maeda gives Japan the lead against Croatia at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2022
Euro 2020 Croatia v Spain: Spain into quarter-finals after electrifying eight-goal thriller against Croatia Watch highlights as Spain reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in dramatic fashion by beating Croatia in extra time after an eight-goal thriller. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2021	Euro 2020: Scotland v Croatia highlights on Sportscene Steven Thompson is joined by Chris Iwelumo and Callum Davidson for highlights of Scotland's final Euro 2020 group match against Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2021
Euro 2020: Croatia v Scotland - Liam Cooper says goals will come for Scots in must-win game Scotland are confident they can turn good play into goals in Tuesday's must-win meeting with Croatia, says defender Liam Cooper. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2021	Gareth Southgate: England's opening win relieves tension Gareth Southgate says the pressure would have "ramped up" if England had not won their opening Euro 2020 game against Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021
Euro 2020: 'That will do nicely!' - Raheem Sterling scores for England against Croatia Raheem Sterling gives England their first goal of the game, and their Euro 2020 campaign, after Kalvin Phillips sends a pass that splits the Croatian defence at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021	Euro 2020: Foden hits the post with England's first chance England's Phil Foden narrowly misses out on opening the scoring against Croatia, curling a shot that rattles the woodwork at Wembley during Euro 2020. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021
England vs Croatia: Live updates as Three Lions start Euro 2020 campaign Sky News - Published on June 13, 2021	Euro 2020: Croatia captain Luka Modric says home crowds give England unfair advantage Croatia captain Luka Modric says England have an unfair advantage at Euro 2020 as all three of their Group D games are at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2021
Euro 2020: Who made your England starting XI for opener against Croatia? Some big names miss out as BBC Sport readers pick their starting XI for England's Euro 2020 opener against Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2021