Croatia lost an important match at the World Cup against Portugal. The match ended in a defeat for Croatia, and legendary footballers Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović claim that Croatia was severely damaged.

What happened?

Croatia had great chances for a win, but the referee and VAR decision changed the course of the match. Thierry Henry said he doesn't understand the decision and that Croatia was robbed.

Why is this important for Croatia?

This decision can have a significant impact on the further course of the World Cup for Croatia. Zlatan Ibrahimović said that the referees are doing everything in their power to help Cristiano Ronaldo win the World Cup.

What's next?

Croatia will face Czechia in the next match, which will be played on September 26, 2026. Croatia's current form is 1W-0D-4L, and the last result was a loss to England 4-2, June 17, 2026.

DateMatchResult
June 17, 2026Croatia - England2-4
September 26, 2026Czechia - Croatia-