Vujović on Croatia's medals
Croatia is just luck, said legendary coach Veselin Vujović. The recent medals of Croatia led by Dagur Sigurdsson are considered a product of luck. ''The two medals in a row on major competitions are a super thing for Croatian handball. I'm always on the pulse of public opinion because I always say what I think, so I won't hesitate to say this - it was with a lot of luck.'',
Significance of medals for Croatia
Vujović added that there was a lot of luck in the draw and in everything on the last EP, and now there is luck in the draw for the next World Cup. ''It's an objective fact, but no one can take away their medals and dispute them. It's very important, we'll see how it will be further.'',
Sigurdsson and Croatian handball
Dagur Sigurdsson has expanded the player base and that's a big thing for Croatian handball. He called up players from some other smaller clubs and that's good for Croatian handball. Sigurdsson is a good, characterful coach and he found excellent communication with the players. He also commented on Dance, the absolute rulers of world handball. ''No one can do anything to them, it's incredible. They had Laugea, Hansen, who left, and then came Pytlick and Gidsel, it's incredible, but it's not a coincidence.'',
Current situation
Croatia is currently 2nd in the World Cup with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss from 3 games. They are currently 1 point behind the leaders England. The last result was a 2-1 loss to Portugal (2026-07-02). The current trend is 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses (LLWWW, most recent first). The next game is against the Czech Republic (away, 2026-09-26).
