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Croatia Begins World Cup Mission: Preparations in Rijeka

The Croatian national football team begins preparations for the World Cup in the United States. Players gather in Rijeka, with matches against Belgium and Slovenia on the horizon.

20 May 2026 By Julian Rebić · senior correspondent

Croatia Begins World Cup Mission: Preparations in Rijeka

(same in English, same length and structure)

Croatia Begins World Cup Mission: Preparations in Rijeka

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