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Croatia national football team after loss and win against Spain
16 articles · 3 October 2026 – 7 October 2026
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- Croatia without fans at Rujevic against EnglandBoth teams enter the third round of the League of Nations with three points; Billić changes the lineup, Kane scores in the 8th minute.
- Bilić: This is the biggest defeat, we do not deserve such a team
- Modrić: 'First time in 20 years I feel shame' after 0-7 defeatCroatia suffer historic defeat as England win 7-0 at Rujevica with five different scorers
- England beat Croatia 7-0, the heaviest defeat in historyBilić: 'The responsibility is mine, to concede 12 goals in three matches is unacceptable in defence'
- Modrić: 'I felt shame for the first time' after 0-7 defeatThe captain says he has never felt this way before and calls for unity ahead of the match against Spain at Poljud.
- Kustić enters locker room after debacle: Attitude towards the jersey was unacceptableHNS president supports coach Bićo and players, but expects a reaction from Spain at Poljud.
- Bilić could leave if Croatia suffers another defeatCroatia seek a response against Spain on Tuesday following a 7-0 defeat to England, with the coach potentially resigning in the event of another heavy loss.
- Olmo: Expects even more dangerous Croatia, atmosphere will be hotSpanish representative and coach Luis de la Fuente announced a tough encounter at Poljud ahead of the match.
- Olmo: Expects even more dangerous Croatia at PoljudSpanish international and former Dinamo player announces match in the Nations League and reveals why he donated part of his salary to Vukovar.
- Croatia wakes up after the debacle, Bilic urges patienceThe captain promises a different Croatia against Spain in Split, while a former international warns that generational change takes time.
- Croatia at Poljud against Spain after heavy defeatMatchday four of the League of Nations is an opportunity for redemption following the heaviest defeat in the team's history.
- Modrić: After 0-7, we need support, believe in a different CroatiaThe captain says the players have spoken out after the debacle and are aware they must react against Spain.
- Croatia lost 1-2 to Spain, Perišić sent offMerino scored two goals from the bench for Spain's comeback at Poljud; Kovacic: 'This was a step forward'
- Perišić's 40th goal with the Croatian national team knocks Spain out at PoljudCroatia pressed Spain from the start, with Perišić finishing the move in the 17th minute.
- Liv hugs Modrić and Kramarić at PoljudThe Hajduk captain descended into the stadium's bowels to greet former teammates following Croatia's defeat to Spain.
- Cucurella greeted by boos on Poljud, Perišić sent offThe Spanish international was met with hostile reactions from the stands, while the Croatian player was sent off in the 79th minute.