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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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Familiar faces back for Scotland in Nations League John McGinn is one of six regulars returning to the Scotland squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland, while there is a first call for goalkeeper Cieran Slicker. BBC Sport - Published 11 hours ago
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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