The Croatia national football team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup in the US. Roko Blažević, a young singer from Croatia, performed for Vatreni in Virginia. Blažević met Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol, and also met Hollywood actor John Malkovich. The event was held as part of the 'Croatia in the Game - Tourism. Sport. Culture. Flavours.' project, which promotes Croatian tourism and culture during the World Cup. Roko Blažević shared his impressions and photos from the event on social media. He wrote that it was an 'incredible privilege to meet the players and perform for the Croatian national team'. Blažević also talked to John Malkovich about music, Eurovision, and future plans. Malkovich, who has Croatian roots, was the face of the new Croatian Tourist Board campaign 'Croatia - I Hear It's Beautiful'.