Croatia football teams secure key victories in international competitions

Croatia's national football teams achieved significant results in recent international fixtures. The U-21 squad secured qualification for the Euro 2027 tournament following a 3-1 victory over Hungary in Varaždin. Adriano Jagušić was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 25th, 60th, and 85th minutes. This victory, combined with a 2-2 draw between Ukraine and Turkey, mathematically guaranteed Croatia's place in the championship.

On the senior level, Croatia opened their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic in Prague. Luka Modrić scored the opening goal in the 47th minute, marking his 30th international goal, while Marco Pašalić secured the win with a header in the 77th minute. This victory marks the beginning of Slaven Bilić's second term as head coach of the senior national team.