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Shirt badge/Association crest | |||
Nickname(s) | [Vatreni] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help) (The Blazers) | ||
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Association | Croatian Football Federation | ||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
Head coach | Niko Kovač | ||
Captain | Darijo Srna | ||
Most caps | Darijo Srna (108) | ||
Top scorer | Davor Šuker (45) | ||
FIFA code | CRO | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 18 ![]() | ||
Highest | 3 (January 1999) | ||
Lowest | 125 (March 1994) | ||
First international | |||
Unofficial![]() ![]() (Zagreb, Croatia; 17 October 1990) Official ![]() ![]() (Melbourne, Australia; 5 July 1992) | |||
Biggest win | |||
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Biggest defeat | |||
![]() ![]() (London, England; 9 September 2009) | |||
World Cup | |||
Appearances | 3 (first in 1998) | ||
Best result | Third place, 1998 | ||
European Championship | |||
Appearances | 4 (first in 1996) | ||
Best result | Quarterfinals, 1996, 2008 |
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country. A FIFA-recognised national side had previously represented the short-lived Banovina of Croatia and Independent State of Croatia in nineteen friendly matches between 1940 and 1944.[1] This team was dissolved in 1945 as Croatia became a constituent federal republic of SFR Yugoslavia. In the period between 1945 and 1990, Croatia did not field a separate team for competitive matches and Croatian players played for the Yugoslavia national football team.
The modern Croatian team was formed in 1991, shortly before Croatia's independence from Yugoslavia, and by 1993 had gained membership in FIFA and UEFA.[2] The team played their first competitive matches in the successful qualifying campaign for UEFA Euro 1996, leading to their first appearance at a major tournament.[1] In Croatia's FIFA World Cup debut in 1998 the team finished third and provided the tournament's top scorer, Davor Šuker. Since becoming eligible to compete in international tournaments, Croatia have missed only one World Cup and one European Championship.[3]
Most home matches are played at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, with some fixtures also taking place at the Poljud Stadium in Split or at other, smaller venues, such as Stadion Kantrida in Rijeka or Stadion Gradski vrt in Osijek, depending on the nature of the match. The team was undefeated in its first 36 home competitive matches at Maksimir, the run ending with a 2008 defeat to England.[1][4][5][6]
The team was named FIFA's "Best Mover of the Year" in 1994 and 1998, the only team along with Colombia to win the award more than once.[7][8] On admission to FIFA, Croatia was ranked 125th in the world; following the 1998 World Cup campaign, the side ranked third, making it the most volatile team in FIFA Rankings history.[9][10][11]
History
Pre-independence
Football was introduced to Croatia by English expatriates in Rijeka and Županja in 1873; the official rulebook was recognised in 1896. By 1907 local clubs had been established in Croatia and a modern edition of the sport's laws was published.[12] FIFA records document a Croatian national team playing a full-length fixture against domestic opposition in 1907.[2] Before the nation's independence, Croatian footballers played for the national teams of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1919–39) and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1945–90), though during periods of political upheaval, ethnically Croatian sides sometimes formed to play unofficial matches.[13] A hastily arranged national side, managed by Hugo Kinert, played a few private domestic matches in 1918–19.[14][15]
In 1940, Jozo Jakopić led an unofficial national team representing the Banovina of Croatia in four friendly matches: two against Switzerland and two against Hungary.[1] Croatia made their debut as an independently sanctioned team by defeating the Swiss 4–0 in Zagreb on 2 April 1940.[note 1] Following invasion by the Axis powers, the Croatian Football Federation became briefly active, joining FIFA on 17 July 1941, as the Independent State of Croatia. The national side, under the direction of Rudolf Hitrec, played fifteen friendly matches, fourteen as an official FIFA member.[2][16] Croatia's first recorded result as a FIFA associate was a 1–1 tie with Slovakia on 8 September in Bratislava.[1] Further matches were played until 1945 when the Independent State of Croatia was abolished and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia assumed control, thereby ending the team's affiliation with FIFA.[16]
From 1950 to 1956 another unofficial Croatian team was briefly active; it won games against Indonesia and a Yugoslav team playing as "Serbia".[15] The Yugoslavia squad at the 1956 Summer Olympics included Croatian footballers,[17] as did Yugoslavia in World Cup and European Championship tournaments up to 1990.[18][19]
Official formation
The last Yugoslav team to field a considerable Croatian contingent played against Sweden on 16 May 1991, days before Croatia's independence referendum.[20] Another Croatian team formed during this time; it played its first modern international game, against the United States, on 17 October 1991, at Maksimir Stadium. The game, which Croatia won 2–1,[21] was one of three games played under original manager Dražan Jerković. Croatia won twice more under his direction before Stanko Poklepović and Vlatko Marković each briefly headed the team. The match against the American side also marked the introduction of Croatia's national jersey. Designed with unique chequers, the initial kit was widely acknowledged for its originality.[22] Croatia was still considered part of Yugoslavia until its independence declaration on 8 October 1991, but this team already served as a de facto national team.[23][24]
In mid-1992 the team joined FIFA and UEFA. The team's performances before Croatia's independence were not recorded by FIFA, so they entered the World Rankings in 125th place.[3][11] Miroslav Blažević was appointed manager and oversaw the team's qualifying campaign for Euro 96, beginning with Croatia's first officially recognised post-independence victory: a 2–0 win over Estonia on 4 September 1994. Their first competitive defeat came on 11 June 1995, with a 1–0 away loss to Ukraine during the same qualifying campaign.[1] They finished on top of their qualifying group[25] and won FIFA's 1994 Best Mover of the Year award as their international rankings rose.[26]
"Golden Generation"
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Goran Vlaović scored the team's first goal at a major tournament, a late winner against Turkey at the City Ground during Euro 96.[27] After their opening victory Croatia beat reigning champions Denmark 3–0,[28] a match in which striker Davor Šuker scored with a lob from 12 yards after receiving a long pass. He later described the goal as a favourite.[29] Croatia lost 3–0 to Portugal in their final group fixture[30] but still advanced to the knockout stages, where they were beaten 2:1 by eventual champions Germany in the quarter finals.[31]
Miroslav Blažević remained as manager during Croatia's 1998 World Cup qualifying campaign, which ended successfully with victory over Ukraine in the play-offs. In the group stage of the World Cup, Croatia beat Jamaica and Japan but lost to Argentina, before defeating Romania to reach a quarter final tie against Germany, then ranked second in the world.[32] Though regarded as underdogs, Croatia won 3–0, with goals from Robert Jarni, Goran Vlaović and Davor Šuker after Christian Wörns was sent off for Germany. Croatia faced the host nation, France, in the semi-final: after a goalless first-half, Croatia took the lead, only to concede two goals by opposing defender Lilian Thuram and lose 2–1. Croatia won third place by defeating the Netherlands, and Davor Šuker won the Golden Boot award for scoring the most goals in the tournament.[33] This was among the best debut performances in the World Cup, and as a result, Croatia were placed third in the January 1999 FIFA World Rankings, their highest ranking to date.[11][18] Croatia again won the Best Mover of the Year award in 1998.[8] For their achievements the team of the 1990s was dubbed the "Golden Generation".[34][35] Many of these players were also in the former Yugoslavia under-20 team which won the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship in Chile.
Despite these successes in their first two major competitions, Croatia finished third in their Euro 2000 qualifying group, behind Yugoslavia and Republic of Ireland, and thus failed to qualify.[36] Both fixtures between Croatia and Yugoslavia ended in draws; this fuelled the politically based tension between fans of the two teams, and political protests broke out during the fixture in Belgrade.[37] The return match in Zagreb ended in a 2–2 draw, preventing Croatia from qualifying for the tournament.[29]
Decline under Jozić and Barić in the early 2000s
Coach Blažević resigned in autumn 2000 and Mirko Jozić was appointed his successor. Despite the retirement of many "Golden Generation" players, Croatia were unbeaten in their qualifying matches for the 2002 World Cup. They commenced the tournament campaign with a narrow loss to Mexico before producing a surprise 2–1 victory over Euro 2000 finalists Italy in the next fixture.[38][39] At the tournament the team blamed the pressure of high expectations[40] for their final fixture loss to Ecuador which prevented their progression to the knockout stages.[41] Jozić resigned and was replaced in July 2002 by former Fenerbahçe coach Otto Barić, the team's first manager born outside the Balkans.[42][43]
Under Barić Croatia performed indifferently in the Euro 2004 qualifiers, reaching the tournament finals with a playoff 2-1 on aggregate win against Slovenia, with Dado Pršo's crucial goal in the second leg.[44] At the tournament Croatia drew 2–2 with reigning champions France[45] but lost to England and were eliminated in the group stage.[46] Barić's two-year contract ended in July 2004 and was not renewed.[47]
Kranjčar and Bilić's revival
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Former Croatia international Zlatko Kranjčar, appointed to succeed Barić in July 2004, oversaw Croatia's qualification for the 2006 World Cup without losing a match,[48][49] but was accused of nepotism for selecting his son Niko for the national squad.[50] Croatia lost their opening game to Brazil[51] and drew 0–0 with Japan after Darijo Srna missed a first-half penalty.[52] A 2–2 draw with Australia, in which three players were sent off, confirmed Croatia's elimination at the group stage.[53] The game was notable also for a mistake by referee Graham Poll, who awarded three yellow cards to Croatia's Josip Šimunić, after mistaking him for an Australian player due to his Australian accent.[note 2] Poll, heavily criticised for losing control of the match, retired from refereeing shortly afterwards.[54]
The HNS replaced Kranjčar with Slaven Bilić in July 2006.[55] Bilić appointed several younger players to the squad[56] and saw early success,[57][58][59] including a 2–0 friendly victory over Italy in his first match.[60] Having controversially suspended players Darijo Srna, Ivica Olić and Boško Balaban for missing a curfew after a turbofolk nightclub outing,[61] Bilić led the team in qualification for Euro 2008; they topped their group,[62] losing only one game (to Macedonia) and beating England twice, who consequently failed to qualify for the first time since 1984.[63]
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After primary striker Eduardo da Silva suffered a compound fracture while playing in the English Premier League, Bilić was forced to alter his tournament squad significantly[64][65] and recruited Nikola Kalinić and Nikola Pokrivač, neither of whom had yet played competitive games for the national team.[66][67] The team received criticism after poor attacking performances in warm-up games against Scotland and Moldova,[68][69] but at the tournament beat Austria, Germany, and Poland to reach the quarter finals with maximum group points for the first time in their tournament history.[70] Niko Kovač remained team captain at what was expected to be his final international tournament,[71] except in the final group fixture when Dario Šimić temporarily held the position.[72] Croatia's tournament run ended dramatically when they lost a penalty shoot-out to Turkey,[58][73][74] but secured the tournament record for fewest goals conceded (2), fewest games lost (0),[note 3] and earliest goal (in the fourth minute of their opening game against Austria – this was also the all-time earliest successful penalty at the European Championship Finals).[75]
Amidst speculation that he would quit,[76][77] manager Bilić renewed his contract, the first manager since Blažević to lead Croatia to successive tournaments.[78] Croatia were again drawn to play England in the qualification stages of the 2010 World Cup; the tie was voted the most anticipated of the campaign on FIFA.com.[79] After a home win against Kazakhstan[80] Croatia lost at home to England, ending a fourteen-year unbeaten home record.[5] The team was eventually burdened with a number of key injuries and went on to suffer their heaviest defeat ever, losing 5-1 to England at Wembley Stadium. Although Croatia defeated Kazakhstan in their final qualifying fixture, they were ultimately eliminated after Ukraine, who had previously defeated group leaders England, beat Andorra to gain second place in the group. Bilić was once again heavily expected to resign as national coach, but instead vowed to renew his contract and remain in charge.
Euro 2012; Bilić departs
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Despite heavy loss of form, which also saw the team fall outside the top 10 in the FIFA rankings, Croatia were placed in the top tier of teams for the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying draw; the Croatian republic was previously a candidate to co-host the tournament with Hungary which would have allowed the team to qualify automatically. Instead, it was chosen to be played in Poland and Ukraine, Croatia ultimately competed in Group F for qualifying,[81] and, despite being top-seeds, only finished second in the group behind Greece, succumbing to a play-off draw against Euro 2008 rivals Turkey. The buildup towards the matches garnered much global and domestic media attention, with Bilic himself referring the tie as a slight opportunity for revenge. Croatia proceeded to beat Turkey 3-0 on aggregate, with all three goals coming in the away leg in Istanbul, thereby qualifying for the 2012 European championship at Turkey's expense. In the proceeding group-stage draw for the tournament, Croatia were placed in pot three, the third tier of teams, and were eventually grouped with Ireland, Italy and defending champions Spain.
In the buildup towards the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, the team's first major competition since their 2008 run at the same event, manager Slaven Bilić formally agreed a deal to manage Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow, thereby announcing his resignation from the national team. The team was once again garnished by many key injury concerns at the tournament, with long-standing forward Ivica Olić and defender Dejan Lovren missing out on a place in the squad. The team concluded their tournament preparations with friendly fixtures against Estonia and Norway.
Croatia opened their tournament campaign with a comfortable 3-1 victory over The Republic of Ireland, with striker Mario Mandžukić scoring twice. Mandžukić continued his run at the tournament with an equaliser in the 1-1 draw against Italy, which was marred by controversial fan reactions and referee decisions from English official Howard Webb. The team ultimately faced a complicated scenario in the buildup to their final group game against reigning champions Spain. UEFA's previous alteration of the tie-breaking criteria (used when two or more teams finish with an equal number of points) forced the national team to retain at least a point in their final game while also scoring at least once to match Italy's head-to-head record against Spain.
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Croatia were ultimately succumbed to a 1-0 defeat. Moments before Jesus Navas scored the game's only goal, Vedran Ćorluka was the victim of a neck-tie tackle by Spain defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets on a corner kick which removed Ćorluka from a goal scoring opportunity in the penalty box. The late Spanish goal, along with Italy's victory over The Republic of Ireland, forced Croatia to exit the tournament in the group stage. However, the team subsequently garnered widespread domestic praise for their tournament performance, and were greeted by a large crowd upon their return. Upon his formal departure, Bilić was also praised for his long-standing service to the national side. Domestic media outlet Jutarnji List labelled him as Croatia's only manager to depart on such positive terms and credited him for his strong revival of the national side during his six-year tenure.[82]
2012-present; Šuker takes over as president
After the Euro, The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has chosen a new president, with Croatia's all-time top goalscorer Davor Šuker replacing Vlatko Marković. Following an official meeting in Zagreb, the national side was chosen to be managed by another of its former defenders and previous analyst of the team's matches, Igor Štimac. How ever, Štimac's reign was defined as unsuccesful and lasted only for a year and he was replaced with former national team captain, and current U21 manager, Niko Kovač.
Tournament records
World Cup record
Croatia qualified for and competed in three consecutive World Cup finals between 1998 and 2006, but failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after finishing 3rd in Group 6 of their Qualification Group behind England, and Ukraine. Although they had joined both FIFA and UEFA by 1992, they were unable to enter the 1994 World Cup as qualification had started before the side was officially recognised.[83] The nation's best performance came in their first World Cup where they finished third. In their following two World Cup campaigns they were eliminated after finishing third in their groups.
Year | Round | Position | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
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1930 to 1990 | Competed as part of Yugoslavia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Could not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Third place | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 |
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Group Stage | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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Group Stage | 22 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Qualification in progress | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total | 3/4 | - | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 11 |
UEFA Euro record
Croatia's best results in UEFA Championships were quarter final finishes on their debut, in 1996, and in 2008. They did not qualify for the 2000 tournament. The HNS raised an unsuccessful joint bid with the Hungarian Football Federation to co-host the 2012 tournament, which was awarded instead to Poland and Ukraine.[84]
Year | Round | Position | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
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1960 to 1988 | Competed as part of Yugoslavia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Could not enter | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Quarter Final | 7th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
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Did not qualify | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Group Stage | 13th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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Quarter Final | 5th | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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Group Stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Total | 4/5 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16 |
Minor tournaments
Year | Round | Position | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
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Winners | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Group stage | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
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Winners | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
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Third place | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Total | - | 2 Titles | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 14 |
Recent results and forthcoming fixtures
2012
29 February 2012 Friendly | ![]() | 1 – 3 | ![]() | Zagreb, Croatia |
19:30 GMT | Olsson ![]() |
Report | Ibrahimović ![]() Larsson ![]() |
Stadium: Maksimir Stadium Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Mitja Žganec (Slovenia) |
25 May 2012 Friendly | ![]() | 3 – 1 | ![]() | Pula, Croatia |
19:30 GMT | Ćorluka ![]() Kalinić ![]() Vukojević ![]() |
Report | Vassiljev ![]() |
Stadium: Aldo Drosina Stadium Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Mihály Fábián (Hungary) |
2 June 2012 Friendly | ![]() | 1 – 1 | ![]() | Oslo, Norway |
18:00 GMT | Elyounoussi ![]() |
Report | Eduardo ![]() |
Stadium: Ullevaal Stadion Attendance: 14,208 Referee: Sergei Karasev (Russia) |
10 June 2012 UEFA Euro 2012 | ![]() | 1 – 3 | ![]() | Poznań, Poland |
18:45 GMT | St Ledger ![]() |
Report | Mandžukić ![]() Jelavić ![]() |
Stadium: Municipal Stadium Attendance: 39,550 Referee: Björn Kuipers (Netherlands) |
14 June 2012 UEFA Euro 2012 | ![]() | 1 – 1 | ![]() | Poznań, Poland |
16:00 GMT | Pirlo ![]() |
Report | Mandžukić ![]() |
Stadium: Municipal Stadium Attendance: 37,096 Referee: Howard Webb (England) |
18 June 2012 UEFA Euro 2012 | ![]() | 0 – 1 | ![]() | Gdańsk, Poland |
18:45 GMT | Report | Navas ![]() |
Stadium: PGE Arena Attendance: 39,076 Referee: Wolfgang Stark (Germany) |
15 August 2012 Friendly | ![]() | 2 – 4 | ![]() | Split, Croatia |
19:30 GMT | Eduardo ![]() |
Report | Xhaka ![]() Barnetta ![]() Gavranović ![]() |
Stadium: Stadion Poljud Attendance: 12,000 Referee: Antonio Damato (Italy) |
7 September 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 1 – 0 | ![]() | Zagreb, Croatia |
18:15 GMT | Jelavić ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Maksimir Stadium Attendance: 13,883 Referee: Alon Yefet (Israel) |
11 September 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 1 – 1 | ![]() | Brussels, Belgium |
18:45 GMT | Gillet ![]() |
Report | Perišić ![]() |
Stadium: King Baudouin Stadium Attendance: 39,987 Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco (Spain) |
12 October 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 1 – 2 | ![]() | Skopje, Macedonia |
18:30 GMT | Ibraimi ![]() |
Report | Ćorluka ![]() Rakitić ![]() |
Stadium: Philip II Arena Attendance: 25,230 Referee: Peter Rasmussen (Denmark) |
16 October 2012 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 2 – 0 | ![]() | Osijek, Croatia |
18:00 GMT | Mandžukić ![]() Eduardo ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Gradski Stadion Attendance: 17,500 Referee: Alexandru Tudor (Romania) |
2013
6 February 2013 Friendly | ![]() | 4 – 0 | ![]() | London, England |
14:00 GMT | Mandžukić ![]() Srna ![]() Jelavić ![]() Petrić ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 12,000 Referee: Michael Oliver (England) |
22 March 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 2 – 0 | ![]() | Zagreb, Croatia |
17:00 GMT | Mandžukić ![]() Olić ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Maksimir Stadium Attendance: 35,722 Referee: Cüneyt Çakır (Turkey) |
26 March 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 1 – 2 | ![]() | Swansea, Wales |
19:45 GMT | Bale ![]() |
Report | Lovren ![]() Eduardo ![]() |
Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 12,500 Referee: Luca Banti (Italy) |
7 June 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 0 - 1 | ![]() | Zagreb, Croatia |
18:15 GMT | Report | Snodgrass ![]() |
Stadium: Maksimir Stadium Attendance: 28,000 Referee: David Fernández Borbalán (Spain) |
10 June 2013 Friendly | ![]() | 0 - 1 | ![]() | Geneva, Switzerland |
19:30 GMT | Report | Ronaldo ![]() |
Stadium: Stade de Genève Attendance: 13,334 Referee: Stephan Studer (Switzerland) |
14 August 2013 Friendly | ![]() | 2 - 3 | ![]() | Vaduz, Liechenstein |
Christen ![]() Polverino ![]() |
Report | Eduardo ![]() Rebić ![]() |
Stadium: Rheinpark Stadion Attendance: 2,800 Referee: Sascha Amhof (Switzerland) |
6 September 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 1 - 1 | ![]() | Belgrade, Serbia |
Mitrović ![]() |
Report | Mandžukić ![]() |
Stadium: Red Star Stadium Attendance: 35,000 Referee: Felix Brych (Germany) |
10 September 2013 Friendly | ![]() | 1 - 2 | ![]() | Jeonju, South Korea |
Lee Keun-Ho ![]() |
Report | Vida ![]() Kalinić ![]() |
Stadium: Jeonju World Cup Stadium Attendance: 40723 Referee: Minoru Tojo (Japan) |
11 October 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 1 - 2 | ![]() | Zagreb, Croatia |
Kranjčar ![]() |
Report | Lukaku ![]() |
Stadium: Maksimir Stadium Attendance: 12000 Referee: Howard Webb (England) |
15 October 2013 2014 FIFA World Cup Q | ![]() | 2 - 0 | ![]() | Glasgow, Scotland |
Snodgrass ![]() Naismith ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Hampden Park Attendance: 30172 Referee: Ovidiu Hațegan (Romania) |
Players
Current squad
The following is the final list of players for the 2014 World Cup Qualifying match against Scotland, which took place on October 15, 2013.
Caps and goals correct as of 15 October 2013.
Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.
Recent callups
The following players have also been called up to the Croatia squad in the last 12 months and were not named in the above squad list, but are still eligible for selection.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Danijel Subašić | 27 October 1984 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
GK | Antonio Ježina | 5 June 1989 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
GK | Dominik Picak | 12 February 1992 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Šime Vrsaljko | 10 January 1992 | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Igor Bubnjić | 17 July 1992 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Hrvoje Milić | 10 May 1989 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Josip Šimunić | 18 February 1978 | 103 | 3 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Dario Knežević | 20 April 1982 | 13 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Luka Marić | 25 April 1987 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
DF | Mateo Pavlović | 9 June 1990 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Ivan Rakitić | 10 March 1988 | 57 | 9 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Mateo Kovačić | 6 May 1994 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Alen Halilović | 18 June 1996 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Marin Tomasov | 31 August 1987 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Milan Badelj | 25 February 1989 | 9 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Ivo Iličević | 14 September 1986 | 7 | 1 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Sammir | 23 April 1987 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
v. ![]() |
MF | Josip Radošević | 3 April 1994 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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Managers
Before Croatia's independence distinct Croatian football federations and teams were occasionally formed separately from the official Yugoslavian organisations. Ivo Kraljević served as the manager of the initial federation, established in 1939, and organised non-sanctioned matches played by unofficial national squads up to 1956.[16] These temporary sides, playing non-competitive fixtures, were led by seven different managers.[note 4]
Statistically, Dražan Jerković and Vlatko Marković are the most successful managers in Croatia's history; they both recorded victories in each of their few games in charge. Miroslav Blažević, who was the team's first official manager, holds the highest number of competitive victories, having led Croatia to their best performances at major international tournaments.
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2000–2002 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 50.00 | 1.83 | 2002 World Cup – Group stage |
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2002–2004 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 45.83 | 1.70 | 2004 Euro – Group stage |
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2004–2006 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 44.00 | 1.64 | 2006 World Cup – Group stage |
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2006–2012 | 65 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 64.62 | 2.17 | 2008 Euro – Quarter-final 2012 Euro – Group stage |
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2012–2013 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.33 | 1.73 | |
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2013– | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Totals | 228 | 120 | 64 | 44 | 52.63 | 1.86 |
- Last updated: Croatia vs. Scotland, 15 October 2013. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.
Most appearances
# | Name | Clubs[note 7] | Croatia career | Caps | Goals |
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1 | Darijo Srna | Hajduk Split, Shakhtar Donetsk | 2002– | 108 | 20 |
2 | Stipe Pletikosa | Hajduk Split, Shakhtar Donetsk, Spartak Moscow Tottenham Hotspur, Rostov |
1999– | 107 | 0 |
3 | Josip Šimunić | Hertha Berlin, Hoffenheim, Dinamo Zagreb | 2001– | 103 | 3 |
4 | Dario Šimić | Dinamo Zagreb, Internazionale, Milan, AS Monaco | 1996–2008 | 100 | 3 |
5 | Ivica Olić | NK Zagreb, Dinamo Zagreb, CSKA Moscow, Hamburger SV, Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg |
2002– | 87 | 16 |
6 | Robert Kovač | Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Dinamo Zagreb |
1999–2009 | 84 | 0 |
7 | Niko Kovač | Bayer Leverkusen, HSV, Bayern Munich, Hertha Berlin, Red Bull Salzburg |
1996–2008 | 83 | 14 |
8 | Robert Jarni | Hajduk Split, Bari, Torino, Juventus, Real Betis, Real Madrid, Las Palmas, Panathinaikos |
1991–2002 | 81 | 1 |
Niko Kranjčar | Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Dynamo Kyiv |
2004– | 81 | 16 | |
10 | Luka Modrić | Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid | 2006- | 70 | 8 |
- Last updated: Croatia vs. Scotland, 15 October 2013. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.
Top goalscorers
# | Name | Croatia career | Goals | Caps |
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1 | Davor Šuker[29] | 1991–2002 | 45 | 69 |
2 | Eduardo da Silva | 2004– | 29 | 60 |
3 | Darijo Srna | 2002– | 20 | 108 |
4 | Ivica Olić | 2002– | 16 | 87 |
Niko Kranjčar | 2004– | 16 | 81 | |
6 | Goran Vlaović | 1992–2002 | 15 | 52 |
7 | Niko Kovač | 1996–2008 | 14 | 83 |
8 | Mladen Petrić | 2001– | 13 | 45 |
9 | Zvonimir Boban | 1991–1999 | 12 | 51 |
Ivan Klasnić | 2004– | 12 | 41 | |
Mario Mandžukić | 2007– | 12 | 44 |
- Last updated: Scotland vs. Croatia, 15 October 2013. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.
1940s participants
From 1940 to 1944 FIFA affiliated national teams played under the banner of the "Independent State of Croatia" nineteen friendly matches, of which it won nine, drew four and lost six. Twelve players scored for the team during this period.
# | Name | Croatia career | Goals | Caps | Average |
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1 | Franjo Wölfl | 1940–1944 | 13 | 18 | 0.72 |
2 | Zvonimir Cimermančić | 1940–1944 | 8 | 17 | 0.47 |
3 | August Lešnik | 1940–1944 | 6 | 9 | 0.66 |
=4 | Milan Antolković | 1940–1943 | 3 | 9 | 0.33 |
=4 | Branko Pleše | 1941–1944 | 3 | 13 | 0.23 |
=6 | Slavko Pavletić | 1941–1942 | 2 | 4 | 0.50 |
=6 | Mirko Kokotović | 1940–1944 | 2 | 15 | 0.13 |
=8 | Slavko Beda | 1941 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
=8 | Antun Lokošek | 1944 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
=8 | Zvonko Jazbec | 1940 | 1 | 3 | 0.33 |
=8 | Florijan Matekalo | 1940 | 1 | 4 | 0.25 |
=8 | Ratko Kacijan | 1940–1943 | 1 | 10 | 0.10 |
Records
Dario Šimić was Croatia's first player to reach 100 appearances, doing so before his retirement in 2008. This allowed him to surpass Robert Jarni's previous record of 81 appearances.[85][86][87] On 6 February 2013, Darijo Srna, Josip Simunic and Stipe Pletikosa each also played their 100th cap for Croatia in the 4-0 friendly victory over South Korea in London. The trio went on to set a new join-record of 101 appearances for the national team on 22 March 2013 in a World Cup qualifying victory against Serbia.
With 45 goals scored, Davor Šuker is Croatia's highest-scoring player. He was named Croatia's "Golden Player" at the UEFA jubilee celebration in 2004 in recognition of this achievement.[29] Eduardo da Silva is in a distant second position with 25 goals (as of August 2012).[88] Mladen Petrić holds the national team record for goals in a single match, having scored four times during Croatia's 7–0 home victory over Andorra on 7 October 2006.[89]
The national team's joint record for highest-scoring victory comes from two 7–0 results, over Andorra in 2006 and Australia in 1998. Croatia's worst defeat is also a joint record, the Independent State of Croatia side having twice lost 5–1 defeats to Germany in the 1940s. In the modern era Croatia lost 4–1 to Slovakia in a 1994 friendly and 3–0 to Portugal at Euro 96. The worst defeat in the modern period was the 5–1 loss to England in the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign.[1]
Hierarchy
The Croatian team is a fully licensed member of FIFA and UEFA. FIFA governs Croatia's participation in global international tournaments including the FIFA World Cup;[90] UEFA presides over European tournaments.[91]
The team is also governed by the Croatian Football Federation, which governs domestic football under FIFA and UEFA affiliation. The federation is led by Davor Šuker, who represents the team in conferences. The federation (abbreviated HNS) governs player registration and selects the team coaching staff and pays players' salaries. Head coach selects and organises national squad players and enforces team policies.[92]
Stadium
Most home matches take place at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. The venue, built 1912 and refurbished in 1997, is named after the surrounding neighbourhood of Maksimir.[93] The stadium has hosted national games since Croatia's competitive home debut against Lithuania; it also hosted the Croatian teams' home matches during World War II.[1] The football federation and the Croatian government have agreed further improvements (among them an increase in the current forty-thousand seating capacity) that would make Maksimir the most expensive football stadium in the world.[93][94] However, in 2008, UEFA threatened to limit the number of fans allowed to attend home games after crowd discipline problems during the European Championships.[95] Zagreb Mayor Milan Bandić declined the final renovation plans in 2008, citing high construction costs; as of December 2008 the renovations are postponed.[96]
Home matches were occasionally played at other venues. The Poljud Stadium in Split hosted several qualifying fixtures for Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup. Ever since the first match in 1995 against Italy which ended 1-1, Croatia was unable to win an official FIFA-recognised match at Poljud. That fact was known amongst the Croatian public as "Poljud curse".[97] The unusual curse was finally broken in June 2011 with a 2-1 win against Georgia. The team also played qualifying matches at Stadion Kantrida in Rijeka, which they are unbeaten at, the Gradski vrt stadium in Osijek and the Stadion Anđelko Herjavec stadium in Varaždin.
Home venues record
Since Croatia's first fixture (17 October 1991, vs. United States) they have played home games at nine stadiums.
Venue | City | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Points per game |
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Stadion Maksimir | Zagreb | 53 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 107 | 31 | 2.18 |
Stadion Kantrida | Rijeka | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 2.81 |
Stadion Poljud | Split | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 0.82 |
Stadion Gradski vrt | Osijek | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 2.43 |
Stadion Anđelko Herjavec | Varaždin | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2.33 |
Stadion Aldo Drosina | Pula | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2.00 |
Stadion Kranjčevićeva | Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 |
Stadion Šubićevac | Šibenik | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 |
Stadion HNK Cibalia | Vinkovci | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3.00 |
Totals | 94 | 58 | 26 | 10 | 192 | 76 | 2.12 |
- Last updated: Croatia vs. Belgium, 11 October 2013. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.
Team image
Names
Under the official FIFA Trigramme the team’s name is abbreviated as CRO; this acronym is used to identify the team in FIFA and media.[98] The team is also identified under the International Organization for Standardization country code for Croatia, HRV.[99] "Croatia national football team" can be translated into Croatian as "Hrvatska nogometna reprezentacija" (pronounced [xř̩ʋaːtskaː noːɡoːmetnaː reprezentaːtsijaː]). Among the team's nicknames are Vatreni ("The Blazers") and, more recently, "Bilić Boys" (from the name of the coach, Slaven Bilić).[100]
Jersey
Croatia's initial jersey was designed in 1991 by Miroslav Šutej, who also designed the nation's coat of arms. Although slightly altered by Lotto (the 1998 jersey was a white jersey with the chequers on the right side, like a flying flag) and Nike since its original release, the jersey has remained similar as a national identity; the chequered design is also used to represent other Croatian sports teams and athletes.[22]
Kit History
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Training
Croatia's traditional training ground is located in Čatež, Slovenia, where the team prepares for all upcoming matches. However, the HNS has announced the production of a new training ground located in Tuhelj to accommodate further training improvements.[101]
Supporters
Prominent among Croatia's supporters are supporters from Slavonija region especially during last three big tournaments. Also big supporting base is given by followers of Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb, the two best-supported clubs in the Croatian domestic league, the Prva HNL.[102] The clubs' ultra-style supporter groups, the Bad Blue Boys of Zagreb and The Torcida from Split, have both been associated with hooliganism,[103][104] though violence between the two is not reported at international games. Major support for Croatia national team comes from Croats living in Bosnia & Herzegovina, followers of Mostar football club HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, known as Ultras Zrinjski being one of the most recognised supporters of the Croatia national team.[105] Croatia's supporters are collectively affiliated with Uvijek Vjerni (translated as 'Always Faithful'), which is the national team's official fan association aiming to bring together all fans around the world.[106]
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Nonetheless, fan behaviour at international games has led to international sanction against the side. Croatia was penalised and threatened with expulsion from UEFA for racist behaviour by fans at Euro 2004[107] On other occasions Croatia fans defied security regulations. During the 2006 World Cup a fan evaded security at a German venue and approached Croatian players on the field; he was arrested for trespassing.[108] During a friendly match against Italy in Livorno, a small group of Croatian fans stood in a swastika formation in response to Italians fans waving communist flags; UEFA penalised the Croatian football federation for the incident.[107][109] Similar events occurred at Euro 2008; UEFA penalised Croatia for a display of racist banners against Turkey[110] and FIFA fined the Croatian football federation for racial abuse of England striker Emile Heskey on 10 September 2008.[111]
Croatia fans often use flares in both domestic league derby matches and in international games,[112][113][114] a practice which, according to agent Igor Štimac and midfielder Luka Modrić, motivates the Croatian team.[115][116] The practice is banned at most international games and Croatia fans have been reprimanded and had devices confiscated by UEFA and FIFA security staff.[117] Croatia fans also clashed with Turkish Muslims during a Euro 2008 game against Turkey. Security was tightened when Croats and Turks gathered in Vienna shortly before the quarter final game of the tournament; after the match, Croatian fans resisted police and brawled with Turkish fans.[118]
Tensions with fans of sides from other former Yugoslav states have also manifested at Croatia games. Croatia fans in the crowd at a 3 June 1990, game between Yugoslavia and the Netherlands booed the Yugoslavian national anthem and players and cheered for the Dutch side instead.[119] Maksimir Stadium was the scene of a riot between Croat and Serb fans at a Dinamo Zagreb – Red Star Belgrade game following the parliamentary election the same year.[120] During the 2006 World Cup brawls broke out between Bosniaks and Croats in Mostar.[121]
Croatia's problems with its supporters continued throughout the opening round of the Euro 2012 competition as the team was cited for fan behaviour that included the display of racist banners and symbols, racist chants, and setting off and throwing fireworks during a match. In addition, the disciplinary case initiated by FIFA after the team's group match versus Spain includes a review of improper conduct by players who received six yellow cards during the contest.[122]
Media and public relations
Football is Croatia's most popular team sport.[123] By competing separately in both official and unofficial matches, the national team strengthened the unity of Croatian culture, an accomplishment which the predominant Catholic Church and economy were criticised for failing.[124] After Croatia’s success at the 1998 World Cup, Tuđman declared that "football victories shape a nation’s identity as much as wars".[124] American politician and diplomat Strobe Talbott predicted Croatia’s growth in football to influence that of the nation itself.[125] The national team were greeted by 100,000 residents from all around the country after their return from the World Cup where they placed third.
Though the relationship between the team and any political party has waned since Tuđman's death in 1999,[126] the team (and football) remain patriotic traditions in Croatia as in the rest of Europe.[127]
The team also received constant media attention; their games are regularly broadcast live on HRT 2 also like in the rest of Europe.[128] Shortly after becoming manager, Slaven Bilić and his rock band released a single, "Vatreno Ludilo" (Fiery Madness), which recalled the team's progress during the 1998 World Cup and praised their present ambitions. The song reached the top position on the Croatian music charts and was widely played during Euro 2008.[129][130] Because of Bilić's enthusiasm,[131][132] the team was dubbed "Bilić's Boys".[100] Other Croatian artists such as Dino Dvornik, Connect, Prljavo Kazalište and Baruni have recorded songs in support of the team, among which are "Malo Nas Je al Nas Ima" (We are few, but we are many), "Samo je Jedno" (There is but one thing [in my life]), "Moj Dom je Hrvatska" (My Home is Croatia), "Srce Vatreno" (Heart of Fire), and "Hrvatska je Prvak Svijeta" (Croatia[ns] are world champions).[note 8]
All-time team record
The following tables show Croatia's all-time international record, correct as of 11 October 2013.[133][134]
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
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6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | +24 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | +4 |
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5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 |
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7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 |
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4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | +8 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 |
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5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 |
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5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18 | −8 |
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8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 2 | +14 |
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5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | −6 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 |
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6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −2 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 |
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6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 |
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8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 8 | +12 |
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6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 |
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4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 |
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8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 | +3 |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 4 | +12 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 |
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5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | −6 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
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7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 |
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4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 |
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6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 8 | +8 |
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7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | +4 |
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5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | −2 |
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4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 |
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7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Total | 227 | 120 | 64 | 43 | 383 | 214 | +169 |
Pre-independence team (1940–1944, 1950, 1956)
For explanation see: Croatia national football team games – 1940s, Pre-independence period (above), Croatia – List of international matches, Detailed list of all Croatia's games.
All fixtures were friendly.
Opponents | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | −10 |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 9 | +16 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | +4 |
Total | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 51 | 34 | +17 |
Honours
- FIFA World Cup
- Third place (1): 1998
Friendly titles
- King Hassan II Tournament
- Winners (1): 1996
- Korea Cup
- Winners (1): 1999
Other awards
- Best Mover of the Year
- 1994
- 1998
See also
- List of Croatia international footballers
- Croatia women's national football team
- Croatia national under-21 football team
- Croatia national under-20 football team
- Croatia national under-19 football team
- Croatia national under-17 football team
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Footnotes
- ^ Previous matches played by unofficial and temporary Croatian teams were still considered as a part of Yugoslavia. However, the side representing the Banovina of Croatia was separately recognised as the temporary puppet state was momentarily separated from Yugoslavia.
- ^ The rules of Association football state that on receiving a second yellow card in a single match a player must be given a red card and be removed for the rest of the match. Laws of the game
- ^ Under the rules of Association football and the official European Championship tournament regulations, a loss inflicted via a penalty shootout does not count as a defeat, but rather a tie which needed a final process to determine the team which advances. Laws of the game
- ^ The following organisers led the national team as 'managers':
- 1918 to 1919 – Hugo Kinert
- 1939 to 1940 – Jozo Jakopić
- 1940 to 1943 – Rudolf Hitrec
- 1943 to 1945 – Bogdan Cuvaj
- 1956 – Bruno Knežević, Leo Lemešić and Franjo Wölfl
- ^ Calculated by multiplying wins by three, plus draws, divided by games played.
- ^ In September 1994, national team manager Miroslav Blažević, who was also coaching Croatia Zagreb at the time, was dismissed on a 1994–95 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup match against Auxerre. Blažević was suspended by UEFA for one game and Ivić was appointed as his replacement for the UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying match against Italy in November 1994.
- ^ Only clubs played for while receiving caps are listed.
- ^ "Here are the best, and the worst of the Croatian Football Anthems." Football anthems refer to unofficial fan songs preferred by supporters, which can be found at 'BecomeaCroatiafan.com'. Croatian football anthems.
Books
- Ramet. P, Sabrina (2005). Thinking about Yugoslavia. Cambridge University. ISBN 0-521-85151-3.
- Klemenčić, Mladen (2004). Nogometni leksikon. Miroslav Krleža lexicographic institute. ISBN 953-6036-84-3.
- Perica, Vjekoslav (2002). Balkan Idols: Religion and Nationalism in Yugoslav States. Oxford US. ISBN 0-19-517429-1.
- Foster, Jane (2004). Footprint Croatia. Footprint Travel Guides. ISBN 1-903471-79-6.
- Bellamy. J, Alex (2003). The Formation of Croatian National Identity. Manchester University Press. ISBN 0-7190-6502-X.
- Giulianotti, Richard (1997). Entering the Field: New Perspectives on World Football. Berg Publishers. ISBN 1-85973-198-8.
External links
- Croatian Football Federation official website
- Official supporters' club website Template:Hr icon
- Detailed list of all Croatia's games Template:Hr icon (Last updated 9 September 2009)
- Croatia – List of international matches at RSSSF (Last updated 16 May 2008)
- Croatia – Players' stats at RSSSF (Last updated 29 March 2011)
- Information about Croatia at Sportnet.hr Template:Hr icon
- Official website of Sportske novosti Template:Hr icon