The Croatia national team took to the field on June 17, 2026, and lost to England 4-2. Last result: England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17).

How will fans cope with vast distances

The Croatian diaspora is preparing for a spectacle at the World Cup, with 'Croatia House' emerging in Toronto. We spoke with Ante Lončar, a real estate investor from the Chicago area, secretary of the RWB Adria soccer club, and president of the Greater Chicago Soccer League. The Chicago metropolitan area is home to over 150,000 people of Croatian descent. - We organize joint viewings of all matches at our club's home. Additionally, 12 of us are traveling by bus to all three group stage matches to support the 'Vatreni' - says Lončar.

Football as a bridge between generations

For Croats in the diaspora, the national team is much more than just a sport. - The importance of the 'Vatreni' for the diaspora is enormous. We live far from our homeland, and it's not easy to attend matches, but whenever we can, we do everything to be there - says Lončar. Current situation: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | England | 4:2 | | 2026-09-26 | Czechia | - The Croatia national team has a tough schedule, but with the support of fans and the diaspora, anything is possible.