Zlatko Dalic
How Croatia could line up against Japan
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash with Japan.
Dec 3, 15:04
![Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Japan vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Japan and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 3, 14:59
![Belgium coach Roberto Martinez reacts on March 26, 2022 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez reacts on March 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Roberto Martinez rings Belgium changes for Croatia game
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez rings the changes for Thursday's World Cup game with Croatia in Al Rayyan.
Dec 1, 13:55
![Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022 Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Croatia vs. Belgium: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup meeting between Croatia and Belgium, Sports Mole looks at how both squads compare, including their most valuable and top-scoring players.
Nov 30, 22:37
![Croatia's Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic pictured on November 27, 2022 Croatia's Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic pictured on November 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Cup 2022: Croatia vs. Belgium head-to-head record
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup clash between Croatia and Belgium, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Nov 30, 21:28
![Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere look dejected after Morocco's second goal on November 27, 2022 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere look dejected after Morocco's second goal on November 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Cup Group F permutations: Who needs what to qualify for the last 16?
Ahead of the final matchday in World Cup Group F, Sports Mole looks at what Belgium, Croatia, Morocco and Canada need to qualify for the last 16.
Nov 30, 15:08
![Croatia's Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic pictured on November 27, 2022 Croatia's Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic pictured on November 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Croatia could line up against Belgium
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Thursday's 2022 World Cup Group F clash with Belgium.
Nov 29, 14:12
![Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere look dejected after Morocco's second goal on November 27, 2022 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere look dejected after Morocco's second goal on November 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Croatia and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 13:53
![Morocco celebrate scoring against Belgium at the World Cup on November 27, 2022. Morocco celebrate scoring against Belgium at the World Cup on November 27, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Canada vs. Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Canada and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 01:38
![Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Croatia make just one change for Canada fixture
Zlatko Dalic makes just one change to his Croatia XI for Sunday's fixture with Canada at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Nov 27, 15:10
![Nikola Vlasic goes close for Croatia against Morocco in their World Cup fixture on November 23, 2022. Nikola Vlasic goes close for Croatia against Morocco in their World Cup fixture on November 23, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Croatia could line up against Canada
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2022 Group F clash with Canada.
Nov 25, 09:35
![Canada boss John Herdman during World Cup fixture against Belgium on November 23, 2022. Canada boss John Herdman during World Cup fixture against Belgium on November 23, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Croatia and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 25, 09:27
![Morocco coach Walid Regragui in September 2022 Morocco coach Walid Regragui in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Walid Regragui: 'Morocco happy to settle for Croatia draw'
Morocco boss Walid Regragui says that he was more than happy to settle for a goalless draw with Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 14:40
![Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on June 13, 2021 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on June 13, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Zlatko Dalic: 'Croatia lacked courage in Morocco draw at World Cup'
Coach Zlatko Dalic says that his Croatia side "lacked courage" as they were held to a goalless draw by Morocco in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.
Nov 23, 14:22
![Sofyan Amrabat makes a challenge for Morocco against Croatia in their World Cup game on November 23, 2022. Sofyan Amrabat makes a challenge for Morocco against Croatia in their World Cup game on November 23, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Croatia held to draw by Morocco in World Cup opener
Morocco and Croatia play out a goalless draw in their World Cup Group F fixture on Wednesday at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Nov 23, 11:55
![Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Andrej Kramaric gets nod in Croatia attack for Morocco game
Andrej Kramaric gets the nod in the Croatia attack for Wednesday's World Cup opener with Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Nov 23, 09:02
![Morocco players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022 Morocco players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Morocco vs. Croatia: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Sports Mole looks at how the squads of Morocco and Croatia compare ahead of Wednesday's World Cup clash between the two sides.
Nov 22, 21:54
![Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Croatia looking to extend World Cup streak against Morocco
Croatia will be looking to extend a World Cup streak when they square off against Morocco in Group F on Wednesday.
Nov 22, 14:36
![Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022 Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Croatia could line up against Morocco
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Croatia could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2022 Group F clash with Morocco.
Nov 21, 11:45
![Morocco coach Walid Regragui in September 2022 Morocco coach Walid Regragui in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Morocco vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Morocco and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 11:15
![Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022 Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Croatia World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews Croatia's chances four years after they came out second best against France in the final.
Nov 15, 21:00
![Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022 Croatia players line up before a Nations League game in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Croatia and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 08:14
![Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021 Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Luka Modric headlines Croatia World Cup squad
Zlatko Dalic confirms his Croatia squad for the upcoming World Cup with Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric the star name in the 26-player group.
Nov 9, 11:19
![Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic pictured in April 2022 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic pictured in April 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Austria vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Austria and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 23, 11:11
![Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic pictured in April 2022 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic pictured in April 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Croatia and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 08:44
![France coach Didier Deschamps on March 25, 2022 France coach Didier Deschamps on March 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between France and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 11, 10:32
![Denmark's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg celebrates with teammates on September 7, 2021 Denmark's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg celebrates with teammates on September 7, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Denmark vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Denmark and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 8, 17:31
![France coach Didier Deschamps on March 25, 2022 France coach Didier Deschamps on March 25, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Croatia and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 09:37
![Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021 Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Austria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Croatia and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 1, 10:25
![Croatia's Nikola Vlasic in action with Slovakia's Erik Jirka on October 11, 2021 Croatia's Nikola Vlasic in action with Slovakia's Erik Jirka on October 11, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Croatia and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 12:45
![Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko shoots at goal against Croatia in September 2021 Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko shoots at goal against Croatia in September 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Croatia and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 24, 19:25
![Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on June 13, 2021 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on June 13, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Russia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Croatia and Russia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 11:15
![Nikola Vlasic celebrates for Croatia in June 2021 Nikola Vlasic celebrates for Croatia in June 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Malta vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Malta and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 14:57
![Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021 Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Croatia and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 9, 12:06
![Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk celebrates scoring against Finland at Euro 2020 on June 16, 2021 Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk celebrates scoring against Finland at Euro 2020 on June 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Russia vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Russia and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 6, 18:33
![Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021 Luka Modric celebrates scoring for Croatia against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 22, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Cyprus vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Cyprus and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 6, 16:56
![Nikola Vlasic celebrates for Croatia in June 2021 Nikola Vlasic celebrates for Croatia in June 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Croatia vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Croatia and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 10:35
![Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on June 13, 2021 Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on June 13, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Slovakia vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Slovakia and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 14:30
![Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk celebrates scoring against Finland at Euro 2020 on June 16, 2021 Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk celebrates scoring against Finland at Euro 2020 on June 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Russia vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Russia and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 30, 13:21
![Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 28, 2021 Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 28, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Luis Enrique reflects on "spectacle" as Spain overcome Croatia in thriller
Spain needed two goals in extra time to finally see off Croatia 5-3.
Jun 28, 22:12