Croatia

Croatia

Form guide: D L W W L
Croatia
1-2
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Scotland
San Marino
0-7
-
Croatia
Lithuania
1-3
-
Croatia
Croatia
1-2
-
Czech Republic
Croatia
-
-
Greece
Czech Republic
-
-
Croatia
Croatia
TBC
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-
San Marino
Greece
TBC
-
-
Croatia
Scotland
TBC
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-
Croatia
Croatia
TBC
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-
Lithuania
Matches

LiveUnder-21 EURO highlights: all the goals

A record 78 goals were scored in 21 games as Spain won their fifth U21 title: watch them all now.

LiveU21 EURO: all the results

See the full story of the 2019 Under-21 EURO after Spain turned the tables on 2017 winners Germany.

LiveUnder-21 EURO: every man of the match

Spain's Dani Olmo was man of the match in the final against Germany: see every winner of that honour in 2019.
01:02
Highlights: Croatia 3-3 England

LiveHighlights: Croatia 3-3 England

Watch all the goals from San Marino and for extended highlights check out UEFA.tv by clicking here.

LiveUnder-21 EURO semi-finalists: how they qualified

Spain, Germany and Romania qualified as group winners with France through as best runners-up.

LiveCroatia v England facts

England have won both competitive fixtures against Croatia and will be hoping to make it three as both bow out of the finals.
00:39
Highlights: France 1-0 Croatia

LiveHighlights: France 1-0 Croatia

Watch the goal by Moussa Dembélé that gave France victory and watch extended highlights on UEFA.tv by clicking here.

LiveFrance v Croatia facts

A 2-2 friendly draw in November 2018 suggests France's Group C match against Croatia could be a close contest.
01:02
Highlights: Romania 4-1 Croatia

LiveHighlights: Romania 4-1 Croatia

Ianis Hagi was among the scorers as Romania beat Croatia 4-1 to record their first ever Under-21 EURO finals win.

LiveWhere to watch the 2019 Under-21 EURO

Find out how to watch the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship where you are.
All-time Under-21 EURO dream team

LiveAll-time Under-21 EURO dream team

We asked and you answered – an all-time dream team compiled by followers of @UEFAUnder21.
Under-21 EURO: how to pronounce the players' names correctly

LiveUnder-21 EURO: how to pronounce the players' names correctly

Get the names right now; you may be using them a lot once the U21 contenders are big stars.

LiveU21 EURO memories: highlights, winners, star players

Whet your appetite for this summer by taking a trip down U21 EURO memory lane.
Under-21 EURO: one to watch from each team

LiveUnder-21 EURO: one to watch from each team

UEFA.com picks out one player from each of the 12 finalists who might be worth keeping a special eye on.

LiveU21 EURO: all the pre-tournament friendlies

UEFA.com tracks all the U21 EURO finalists' friendly results since qualifying finished last year.
Romania v Croatia facts

LiveRomania v Croatia facts

Romania have not featured in the finals since 1998 while Croatia are appearing for the first time in 15 years.
Pirlo relishing U21 EURO: 'It's the best thing there is'

LivePirlo relishing U21 EURO: 'It's the best thing there is'

Recalling his Under-21 glory days, Italy legend Andrea Pirlo spoke to UEFA.com about the importance of the U21 EURO.

LiveUnder-21 EURO: all the confirmed squads

All the finalists have submitted their squads – check out who you can expect to see in action this summer.

LiveApply to be a volunteer at Under-21 EURO

You can apply now to volunteer at this summer's Under-21 EURO in Italy.
Team facts: Croatia

LiveTeam facts: Croatia
01:05
Classic Croatia U21 goals

LiveClassic Croatia U21 goals

Watch goals by Niko Kranjčar and Igor Tudor from previous tournaments for Croatia.

LiveU21 EURO qualifiers confirmed

Play-off winners Austria and Poland join the nine group qualifiers and hosts Italy in the finals.
November's U21 EURO qualifying action

LiveNovember's U21 EURO qualifying action

Spain, Serbia and France maintained their perfect records after the last Under-21 qualifiers of the year, while England, holders Germany and Belgium are also well placed.

LiveOctober's U21 qualifying action

Greece, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, Serbia and France all hold perfect records after October's qualifiers, with the likes of England and Romania well placed as holders Germany slipped and Gibraltar made history.
September's U21 qualifying action

LiveSeptember's U21 qualifying action

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino has begun in earnest with all the contenders now under way. Here is the state of play.
2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

Live2019 U21 EURO qualifying: the road to Italy

Qualifying for the 2019 Under-21 EURO in Italy and San Marino is beginning in earnest but actually started before the 2017 finals in Poland were played. Here is the state of play.

Live2019 U21 EURO qualifying: full guide

Qualifying for the 2019 U21 EURO in Italy and San Marino begins on Saturday as Kosovo make their competitive football national-team debut in the Republic of Ireland.

LiveEngland face Netherlands, Scotland in 2019 U21 qualifying

The 2019 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw has been made in Nyon, with England up against neighbours Scotland and fellow two-time winners the Netherlands.
Under-21 qualifying groups end

LiveUnder-21 qualifying groups end

The Czech Republic, Denmark, England, FYR Macedonia, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia and Sweden will join hosts Poland in the finals, with four other sides in the play-offs.
Denmark and Portugal qualify as Rashford hits three

LiveDenmark and Portugal qualify as Rashford hits three

Denmark and Portugal are the first teams to book their places alongside hosts Poland in next June's finals while England moved closer with a Marcus Rashford hat-trick.

LiveGermany and Portugal still perfect in U21 groups

With qualifying getting to the business end, Germany and Portugal have perfect records with the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Denmark, Croatia, Slovakia and England also top of their groups.

LiveFive wins in five for Portugal and Germany

The Czech Republic, Italy, Iceland, Portugal, Wales, Spain, Germany, Slovakia and England lead the nine qualifying groups after the final qualifiers of 2015.
Eight perfect records remain in U21 qualifying

LiveEight perfect records remain in U21 qualifying

Belgium, Italy, Serbia, Portugal, Croatia, Austria, Germany and England maintain perfect records after October's qualifiers as holders Sweden drew 1-1 with Spain.

LiveUnder-21 qualifying starting to take shape

Belgium, the Republic of Ireland, Iceland, Portugal, Wales, Croatia, Spain, Sweden, Austria, Finland and the Netherlands are among those who impressed this month.
2017 Under-21 qualifying so far

Live2017 Under-21 qualifying so far

Qualifying for the 2017 finals in Poland resumes next week with the first full double-header fixtures but some games have already taken place. Here is the state of play.
What is the best U21 starting XI of all time?

LiveWhat is the best U21 starting XI of all time?

UEFA.com offers up ten of the best Under-21 lineups of the past – which great sides have we forgotten? Let us know on @UEFAUnder21 using #U21EURO.

Live2017 Under-21 qualifying group stage draw

Italy and Serbia, who played in the 2004 final and are both in this summer's final tournament, will meet again in 2017 qualifying following Thursday's draw.

LiveSeedings set for 2017 U21 qualifying draw

The 2017 qualifying group stage draw has been completed in Nyon, Switzerland, with the 52 teams split into nine groups. Check out who got who here.

LiveHughes seals finals place for England

Croatia 1-2 England (agg 2-4)Will Hughes struck with 17 minutes to play to earn England victory in Croatia and a finals place next summer. 

LiveEngland edge ahead of Croatia in play-off tie

England 2-1 CroatiaSecond-half goals from Harry Kane and Saido Berahino earned England victory against Croatia in the first leg of their play-off tie at Molineux.

LiveEngland v Croatia U21 play-off preview

England, irresistible in qualifying, have reached the last four final tournaments but Gareth Southgate knows a Croatia side boosted by senior internationals pose a test.

LiveUnder-21 play-offs ... all you need to know

With the seven Under-21 play-offs commencing this week, UEFA.com looks at the fixtures and considers the 14 contenders' pedigrees and campaigns so far.
Czech hosts set stage for U21 extravaganza

LiveCzech hosts set stage for U21 extravaganza

"Everyone is focused on next year," said Czech Republic local organising committee head Petr Fousek as he promised a feast of football at next June's U21 finals.

LiveAll the reaction to the U21 play-off draw

Albert Celades thinks Spain could not have tougher play-off opponents, Luigi Di Biagio sees Slovakia as a good omen, Horst Hrubesch is confident: all the draw reaction.
Holders Spain draw Serbia in play-offs

LiveHolders Spain draw Serbia in play-offs

The play-off draw: Slovakia v Italy, France v Sweden, Denmark v Iceland, England v Croatia, Netherlands v Portugal, Ukraine v Germany, Serbia v Spain.
Under-21 play-off lineup complete

LiveUnder-21 play-off lineup complete

Italy, Sweden, Ukraine, Netherlands, Iceland and Serbia joined Spain, England, Denmark, Slovakia, Croatia, Germany, Portugal and France in Friday's draw.
Under-21 groups reach thrilling climax

LiveUnder-21 groups reach thrilling climax

Six sides will join England, Croatia, Spain, Denmark, France, Slovakia, Germany and Portugal in the play-offs on Tuesday. UEFA.com looks ahead to the deciders.
Croatia clinch top spot with victory in Latvia

LiveCroatia clinch top spot with victory in Latvia

Latvia 1-3 CroatiaNenad Gracan's men won their final Group 5 fixture in Jelgava to guarantee top spot in the section and a play-off place.
Under-21 qualifying – all you need to know

LiveUnder-21 qualifying – all you need to know

With UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying coming to a head from Wednesday, UEFA.com provides a rundown of the big games, key dates and standings.

LivePlay-off draw scheduled for 12 September

The draw for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs will be held in Nyon on 12 September, three days after the conclusion of the qualifying group stage.
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Squad

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Matches

03 September 2020

Qualifying round
NK Varaždin Varazdin
Croatia
-
-
Greece
Group 4

07 September 2020

Qualifying round
Strelecky Ostrov Ceske Budejovice
Czech Republic
-
-
Croatia
Group 4

08 October 2020

Qualifying round
Croatia
TBC
-
-
San Marino
Group 4

13 October 2020

Qualifying round
Greece
TBC
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-
Croatia
Group 4

Form guide

  • D
    CRO Croatia 3-3 ENG England
    2019/06/24 24/06/2019
  • L
    CRO Croatia 1-2 SCO Scotland
    2019/09/10 10/09/2019
  • W
    SMR San Marino 0-7 CRO Croatia
    2019/10/14 14/10/2019
  • W
    LTU Lithuania 1-3 CRO Croatia
    2019/11/14 14/11/2019
  • L
    CRO Croatia 1-2 CZE Czech Republic
    2019/11/18 18/11/2019

Statistics

Assists 7
Saves 8
Fouls committed 45
Fouls suffered 41
Played 4
Lost 2
Won 2
Drawn 0
Average scored 3
Average conceded 1.2
Cards 7 Yellow cards 1 Red cards