The Croatia national football team, led by coach Zlatko Dalić, is participating in the promotion of Croatian tourism in the US. With the support of Minister of Tourism and Sports Tonči Glavina and Director of the Croatian Tourist Board Kristijan Staničić, the Vatreni gathered at the AKA Alexandria hotel. The event was organized in cooperation with the Croatian Football Federation and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Croatia. The main guests were one of the most respected American actors John Malkovich, who had a leading role in the new promotional film of Croatian tourism, and the legendary Croatian basketball player Toni Kukoč. The players and coach did not stay long at the event, but there was enough time for many selfies and autographs. Perišić and Modrić spent some time talking to basketball legend Kukoč, and the entire team was photographed with Malkovich. The President of the Croatian Football Federation, Marijan Kustić, said that he was pleased with such events that connect Croatia and the Croatian diaspora. Minister of Sports and Tourism Tonči Glavina emphasized that this is a special evening in which we celebrate the many connections between Croatia and the US. Director of the Croatian Tourist Board Kristijan Staničić emphasized that tonight we celebrate Croatian and American friendship, and we celebrate the Croatian national team that has made us proud many times. The players of the Croatian national football team have shown themselves to be excellent ambassadors of Croatian tourism, and their presence has contributed to the great success of the event. The Croatian national football team will continue to promote Croatian tourism in the US, and the Vatreni will soon return to the field as part of the preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.