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Live Blog: Croatia vs. England | UEFA Nations League
Croatia and England face off in Rijeka in a direct battle near the top of Group A3 in the UEFA Nations League. Both teams enter the match with three points and need a victory to stay close to Spain.
GOOOOOOOOAL FOR ENGLAND!!! GOOOOOOOAL FOR ANTHONY GORDON!!! Jarell Quansah delivers the cross into the box and the Barcelona star rises to head it home for England's third. The Three Lions are an absolute machine in Rijeka!
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Croatia is beginning to see more of the ball but still cannot find a way through England's defense. The hosts are trying to push higher up the pitch, but so far they have been unable to create any real danger around Jordan Pickford's goal. England remains firmly in control with a two-goal lead.
🇭🇷 Croatia 0-2 England 🦁
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WHAT A SHOW FROM ENGLAND IN RIJEKA! The Three Lions are in complete control and are giving Croatia no chance to respond. With Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon leading the way, Thomas Tuchel's side dictates the tempo and continues to push for more.
🇭🇷 Croatia 0-2 England 🦁
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GOOOOOOOOAL FOR ENGLAND!!! HEY JUDE!!! Jude Bellingham gets on the end of a brilliant cross from Anthony Gordon and finds the back of the net. The Three Lions strike again and now have a two-goal advantage in Rijeka.
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GOOOOOOOOAL FOR ENGLAND!!! GOOOOOOOAL FOR HARRY KANE!!! The Three Lions captain strikes early in Rijeka to give Thomas Tuchel's side the lead. England draws first blood against Croatia.
🇭🇷 Croatia 0-1 England 🦁
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WE'RE UNDERWAY IN RIJEKA! Croatia and England kick off one of the most anticipated matches of the UEFA Nations League round. Both teams enter with three points and are looking for a victory that could prove crucial in the Group A3 race.
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Croatia and England Battle for Important Points in Rijeka
The UEFA Nations League delivers one of the most attractive matches of the round as Croatia hosts England at Stadion HNK Rijeka.
The two teams arrive with nearly identical records. Croatia began its campaign with a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic before suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat against Spain. England, meanwhile, fell 3-2 to the world champions at Wembley before bouncing back with a 2-0 victory over the Czechs.
That leaves both teams on three points ahead of their head-to-head meeting, turning the match into an important opportunity to gain an advantage in the race to reach the quarterfinals.
Lineup Croatia
Harry Kane and Luka Modrić Meet Again
One of the biggest storylines of the match will feature two veteran stars who continue to lead their national teams.
Harry Kane once again leads the Three Lions' attack, while Luka Modrić, now 41 years old, remains one of Croatia's most important players. The midfielder is once again part of the Croatian squad and has already scored during this edition of the UEFA Nations League.
England also arrives with Anthony Gordon in excellent form. Both Gordon and Kane have scored in the Three Lions' first two matches of this edition of the tournament.
For Thomas Tuchel, the match also represents another opportunity to build momentum following the victory in Prague. The head coach has virtually his entire squad available, although Nico O'Reilly left camp to return to Manchester City for treatment.
Lineup England
A Match Without Fans in the Stands
The match will also feature an unusual circumstance: it will be played behind closed doors due to a UEFA sanction imposed on Croatia following incidents surrounding its matches against France in 2025.
It will create an unusual atmosphere for a match with so much at stake, especially between two national teams that have developed an important rivalry in recent years.
England leads the all-time head-to-head record with six victories, while Croatia has three wins, with two matches ending in draws.
Match Information
Match: Croatia vs. England
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Matchday: 3
Group: A3
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Stadium: Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka
Time: 6:00 PM CET / 5:00 PM BST
