Croatia
Nickname(s)	Vatreni ("The Blazers")
Association	Hrvatski nogometni savez
Confederation	UEFA (Europe)
Head coach	Slaven Bilić
Captain	Niko Kovač
Most caps	Dario Šimić (93)
Top scorer	Davor Šuker (45)
Home stadium	Maksimir Stadium
FIFA code	CRO
FIFA ranking	10
Highest FIFA ranking	3 (January 1999)
Lowest FIFA ranking	125 (March 1994)
Elo ranking	11
Highest Elo ranking	5 (July 1998)
First kit Second kit
First international Croatia 2–1 U.S.A. (Zagreb, Croatia; 17 October 1990) (but see text)
Biggest win Croatia 7–0 Australia (Zagreb, Croatia; 6 June 1998) Croatia 7–0 Andorra (Zagreb, Croatia; 7 October 2006)
Biggest defeat Slovakia 4–1 Croatia (Bratislava, Slovakia; 20 April 1994 (but see text)
World Cup
Appearances	3 (First in 1998)
Best result	Third place, 1998
European Championship
Appearances	2 (First in 1996)
Best result	Quarterfinals, 1996

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First international Unofficial: USA 0 - 1 Canada  (Newark, NJ, USA; November 28, 1885) Official:  Sweden 2 - 3 USA (Stockholm, Sweden; August 20, 1916) Biggest win USA 8 - 1 Cayman Islands  (Mission Viejo, CA, USA; November 14, 1993) USA 7 - 0 El Salvador  (Los Angeles, CA, USA; December 5, 1993) USA... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ... is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... 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The team played their first competitive matches in the qualifying campaign for the Euro 1996 and qualified for the finals to make their first appearance in a major international tournament. They have been a strong force in international football ever since, finishing third in the 1998 World Cup, led by Golden Boot winner Davor Šuker. They have qualified for every World Cup that they have entered as an independent nation. The 1996 European Football Championship (or simply Euro 96) was hosted by England. ... 1998 World Cup redirects here. ... The World Cup Golden Boot is the award given to the top goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup. ... Davor Å uker [] (born January 1, 1968) is a former Croatian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the 1990s. ...

The team was FIFA's "Best Mover of the Year" in 1994 and 1998, and have been more volatile in the FIFA World Rankings than any other nation, having been rated as high as third, and as low as 125th. They are still undefeated in all competitive matches they played on home soil since 1994. They also qualified for both 2002 and 2006 World Cups without losing a qualifying match. They are currently undefeated in Euro2008 qualifiers, and have scored the most points out of any nation in qualifying. This article is about an international football organization. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1998 throughout the world. ... 2002 World Cup redirects here. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ...

Earlier history

Football was played in Croatia from the beginning of the 20th century, but before the 1990s the country was not independent. Before that, the players from Croatia participated in the teams of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1919–39), Banovina of Croatia (1939–41), Independent State of Croatia (1941–45) and Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1945–90). (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Motto: One nation, one king, one country Anthem: Medley of Bože pravde, Lijepa naÅ¡a domovino, and Naprej zastava slave Capital Belgrade Language(s) Serbo-Croato-Slovenian (see: Serbo-Croat and Slovenian) [1] Government Value specified for government_type does not comply King  - 1918-1921 Peter I  - 1921-1934 Alexander... Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Banovina of Croatia (1939-1941). ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1941 (disambiguation). ... Capital Zagreb Language(s) Croatian Religion Roman Catholicism Political structure Puppet-state King  - 1941-1943 Tomislav II Poglavnik  - 1941-1945 Ante Pavelić Legislature None Historical era World War II  - Established April 10, 1941  - Disestablished May 8, 1945 Population  - 1941 est. ... For other uses, see 1941 (disambiguation). ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Motto Brotherhood and Unity Anthem Hey, Slavs Capital Belgrade Language(s) Serbo-Croatian (spoken throughout the territory), Slovenian, Macedonian, Albanian, Hungarian (all official), and languages of other nationalities. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

For the Yugoslav periods, see Yugoslavia national football team. First international  Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International  Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Biggest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India  (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire  (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June 1974) Biggest defeat  Czechoslovakia...

Due to political circumstances in Kingdom of Yugoslavia shortly before World War II, Croatian sports teams were allowed to compete under Croatian flag, so the first international of Croatia could be considered a 4–0 victory over Switzerland played in Zagreb on 2 April, 1940. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ... is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1940 throughout the world. ...

World Cup record

• 1930 to 1990 - Was part of Yugoslavia
• 1994 - Did not enter, was not a full FIFA member until July 1992
• 1998 - Third place
• 2002 - First round (Third place in Group G)
• 2006 - First round (Third place in Group F)

The first Football World Cup was staged in 1930. ... The 1990 Football World Cup was designated by FIFA in 1984 to be held in Italy, making it the second country to host the event two times. ... First international  Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Last International  Netherlands 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 25 March 1992) Biggest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India  (Helsinki, Finland; 15 July 1952) Yugoslavia 9 - 0 Zaire  (Gelsenkirchen, Germany; 18 June 1974) Biggest defeat  Czechoslovakia... The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... The 1998 Football World Cup was held in France by the FIFA decision in July 1992. ... The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. ...

European Championship record

• 1960 to 1992 - Did not enter, was part of Yugoslavia
• 1996 - Quarterfinals
• 2000 - Did not qualify
• 2004 - First round (Third place in Group B)

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Famous past players

• Aljoša Asanović
• Slaven Bilić
• Zvonimir Boban
• Alen Bokšić
• Robert Jarni
• Dražen Ladić
• Robert Prosinečki
• Dado Pršo
• Zvonimir Soldo
• Mario Stanić
• Igor Štimac
• Goran Vlaović
• Davor Šuker

Dražen Ladić (born January 1, 1963) is former Croatian football goalkeeper. ... Igor Štimac (born 6 September 1967 in Metković) is a retired Croatian football player. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Dario Šimić [] (born November 12, 1975 in Zagreb) is a Croatian football player who currently plays for A.C. Milan of the Italian Serie A. Nicknamed The Pitbull for his fearsome competitiveness, Šimić is a versatile defender who can play at full-back, sweeper or central defender. ... Mario Stanić (born April 10, 1972 in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia) is a former Croatian football midfielder. ... Robert Jarni (born October 26, 1968) is a Croatian footballer who plays left winger or wingback. ... Zvonimir Soldo (born November 2, 1967) is a Croatian football player, who commonly plays as a midfielder or as a sweeper. ... Robert Prosinečki [] (born January 12, 1969 in Villingen-Schwenningen, West Germany) is a Croatian former football midfielder. ... Aljoša Asanović (born December 14, 1965 in Split) is a retired Croatian footballer, today working as first coach assistent in Croatian national football team. ... Zvonimir Boban [] (born October 8, 1968) is a Croatian former football midfielder who played most of his professional career for Serie A club AC Milan and was a member of the Croatia national team, which he captained to third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. ... Davor Šuker [] (born January 1, 1968) is a former Croatian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the 1990s. ... Goran Vlaović (born August 7, 1972 in Nova Gradiška) is a former Croatian football player who played as a striker. ... Aljoša Asanović (born December 14, 1965 in Split) is a retired Croatian footballer, today working as first coach assistent in Croatian national football team. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Zvonimir Boban [] (born October 8, 1968) is a Croatian former football midfielder who played most of his professional career for Serie A club AC Milan and was a member of the Croatia national team, which he captained to third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. ... Alen Bokšić [] (born January 21, 1970) is a former football striker from Croatia. ... Robert Jarni (born October 26, 1968) is a Croatian footballer who plays left winger or wingback. ... Dražen Ladić (born January 1, 1963) is former Croatian football goalkeeper. ... Robert Prosinečki [] (born January 12, 1969 in Villingen-Schwenningen, West Germany) is a Croatian former football midfielder. ... Miladin Dado Pršo [] (born 5 November 1974 in Zadar) is a former Croatian professional football striker. ... Zvonimir Soldo (born November 2, 1967) is a Croatian football player, who commonly plays as a midfielder or as a sweeper. ... Mario Stanić (born April 10, 1972 in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia) is a former Croatian football midfielder. ... Igor Štimac (born 6 September 1967 in Metković) is a retired Croatian football player. ... Goran Vlaović (born August 7, 1972 in Nova Gradiška) is a former Croatian football player who played as a striker. ... Davor Šuker [] (born January 1, 1968) is a former Croatian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the 1990s. ...

Coaches

• Dražan Jerković, 1990–91
• Stanko Poklepović, 1992
• Vlatko Marković, 1993
• Miroslav "Ćiro" Blažević, 1994–2000
• Mirko Jozić, 2000–02
• Otto Barić, 2002–04
• Zlatko Kranjčar, 2004–06
• Slaven Bilić, 2006-present

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Top 10 All Time Player Caps

• Dario Šimić 93
• Robert Jarni 81
• Niko Kovač 71
• Davor Šuker 69
• Robert Kovač 68
• Stipe Pletikosa 63
• Aljoša Asanović 62
• Zvonimir Soldo 61
• Dražen Ladić 59
• Josip Šimunić 56

List of Croatia national football team appearances‎ Dario Å imić [] (born November 12, 1975 in Zagreb) is a Croatian football player who currently plays for A.C. Milan of the Italian Serie A. Nicknamed The Pitbull for his fearsome competitiveness, Å imić is a versatile defender who can play at full-back, sweeper or central defender. ... Robert Jarni (born October 26, 1968) is a Croatian footballer who plays left winger or wingback. ... Niko Kovač [] (born October 15, 1971) is a German-born Croatian football midfielder of Bosnian Croat heritage. ... Davor Å uker [] (born January 1, 1968) is a former Croatian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the 1990s. ... Robert Kovač [] (born April 6, 1974 in Berlin, Germany) is a Croatian football defender of Bosnian Croat descent. ... Stipe Pletikosa [] (born January 8, 1979 in Split, Croatia) is a Croatian football goalkeeper who is a member of Shakhtar Donetsk, but is currently on loan to Hajduk Split. ... AljoÅ¡a Asanović (born December 14, 1965 in Split) is a retired Croatian footballer, today working as first coach assistent in Croatian national football team. ... Zvonimir Soldo (born November 2, 1967) is a Croatian football player, who commonly plays as a midfielder or as a sweeper. ... Dražen Ladić (born January 1, 1963) is former Croatian football goalkeeper. ... Josip Joe Å imunić [] (born February 18, 1978 in Canberra) is a Croatian football player central defender whose ability to read a game compensates for his lack of pace. ... This is a list of Croatia national football team appearances accurate to Croatias game with Andorra on September 12, 2007. ...

Top 10 All Time Player Goals

• Davor Šuker 45
• Goran Vlaović 16
• Darijo Srna 15
• Franjo Wölfl 13
• Eduardo Alves da Silva 13
• Zvonimir Boban 12
• Niko Kovač 12
• Robert Prosinečki 11
• Boško Balaban 10
• Alen Bokšić 10

List of Croatia national football team goalscorers Davor Šuker [] (born January 1, 1968) is a former Croatian footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the 1990s. ... Goran Vlaović (born August 7, 1972 in Nova Gradiška) is a former Croatian football player who played as a striker. ... Darijo Srna [] (born May 1, 1982 in Metković) is a Croatian football player who, as of 2004, plays for Shakhtar Donetsk. ... Franjo Wölfl (born May 18, 1918 in Zagreb - died July 8, 1987 in Zagreb) was a Croatian footballer. ... Eduardo Alves da Silva (born 25 February 1983 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), commonly known as Eduardo da Silva or simply Eduardo, is a Brazilian-born Croatian footballer, who plays as a striker for English Premier League team Arsenal, and the Croatia national football team. ... Zvonimir Boban [] (born October 8, 1968) is a Croatian former football midfielder who played most of his professional career for Serie A club AC Milan and was a member of the Croatia national team, which he captained to third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. ... Niko Kovač [] (born October 15, 1971) is a German-born Croatian football midfielder of Bosnian Croat heritage. ... Robert Prosinečki [] (born January 12, 1969 in Villingen-Schwenningen, West Germany) is a Croatian former football midfielder. ... [[Image:[[1]]]] Boško Balaban (born October 15, 1978) is a Croatian footballer who plays as a striker, and is currently a member of the Croatia national team. ... Alen Bokšić [] (born January 21, 1970) is a former football striker from Croatia. ... This is a list of Croatia national football team goalscorers accurate to Croatias game with Andorra on September 12, 2007. ...

Current Squad (Euro '08 Qualifiers)

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Most Recent Squad
Date announced	2 November 2007
Games	FYR Macedonia, 17 November 2007 (UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying)  England, 21 November 2007 (UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying)
Injured	Boško Balaban, Igor Budan
Pulled out	Nikola Kalinić
Called up	Mario Mandžukić

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Goalkeepers

No. Pos. Player DoB/Age Caps Goals Club 1 GK Stipe Pletikosa January 8, 1979 63 0 FC Spartak Moscow 12 GK Mario Galinović November 15, 1976 2 0 Panathinaikos FC 23 GK Vedran Runje February 10, 1976 4 0 RC Lens

A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Stipe Pletikosa [] (born January 8, 1979 in Split, Croatia) is a Croatian football goalkeeper who is a member of Shakhtar Donetsk, but is currently on loan to Hajduk Split. ... is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... This article is about the football club. ... A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Mario Galinović (born November 15, 1976 in Zagreb) is a Croatian football goalkeeper who is currently playing for Greek club Panathinaikos. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... See also: Panathinaikos Panathinaikos FC, also known as PAO or Panathinaikos AO (Greek: ΠΑΟ - Παναθηναϊκός Αθλητικός Όμιλος - Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos), the Pan-Athenian Athletic Club, is a Greek association football club based in Athens, Greece. ... A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Vedran Runje (born 10 February 1976), Croatian football goalkeeper who currently plays plays for Besiktas JK. Clubs 1996-1998 : Hajduk Split 1998-2001 : Standard de Liège 2001-2004 : Olympique de Marseille 2004-2006 : Standard de Liège 2006-  : BeÅŸiktaÅŸ JK Categories: | | | | | ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Racing Club de Lens is a French football club which plays in the northern city of Lens, in the Pas-de-Calais département. ...

Defenders

No. Pos. Player DoB/Age Caps Goals Club 2 DF Dario Šimić (vice-captain) November 12, 1975 93 3 A.C. Milan 3 DF Josip Šimunić February 18, 1978 56 3 Hertha BSC Berlin 4 DF Robert Kovač (vice-captain) April 6, 1974 68 0 Borussia Dortmund 5 DF Vedran Ćorluka February 6, 1986 14 0 Manchester City F.C. 6 DF Hrvoje Vejić June 8, 1977 1 0 FC Tom Tomsk 13 DF Dario Knežević April 20, 1982 4 1 A.S. Livorno Calcio 25 DF Dino Drpić May 26, 1981 1 0 Dinamo Zagreb

The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Dario Šimić [] (born November 12, 1975 in Zagreb) is a Croatian football player who currently plays for A.C. Milan of the Italian Serie A. Nicknamed The Pitbull for his fearsome competitiveness, Šimić is a versatile defender who can play at full-back, sweeper or central defender. ... A vice-captain in football (soccer), is a player that is expected to captain the side when the club captain is not included in the starting eleven, or if the club captain is substituted. ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Josip Joe Šimunić [] (born February 18, 1978 in Canberra) is a Croatian football player central defender whose ability to read a game compensates for his lack of pace. ... is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Hertha BSC Berlin is a German football club based in Berlin. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Robert Kovač [] (born April 6, 1974 in Berlin, Germany) is a Croatian football defender of Bosnian Croat descent. ... A vice-captain in football (soccer), is a player that is expected to captain the side when the club captain is not included in the starting eleven, or if the club captain is substituted. ... is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... BV Borussia Dortmund is a German football club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the most successful clubs in German football. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Vedran Ćorluka (born February 5, 1986) is a Croatian football defenderwho plays for Dinamo Zagreb, his favourite team. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Manchester. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Hrvoje Vejić (born June 8, 1977) is a Croatian football defender, currently playing for FC Tom Tomsk. ... is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... FC Tom Tomsk (Russian: Футбольный клуб Томь Томск), is a Russian football club, based in the Siberian city of Tomsk. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Dario Knežević (born April 20, 1982) is a Croatian football defender. ... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio is a football club based in Livorno, Tuscany. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Dino Drpić (born May 26, 1981) is a Zagreb-born Croatian footballer who currently plays for Dinamo Zagreb. ... is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Dinamo is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ...

Midfielders

No. Pos. Player DoB/Age Caps Goals Club 7 MF Ivan Rakitić March 10, 1988 4 1 FC Schalke 04 8 MF Marko Babić January 28, 1981 48 3 Real Betis 10 MF Niko Kovač (captain) October 15, 1971 71 12 FC Red Bull Salzburg 11 MF Darijo Srna May 1, 1982 50 15 FC Shakhtar Donetsk 14 MF Luka Modrić September 9, 1985 20 3 Dinamo Zagreb 15 MF Jurica Vranješ January 30, 1980 26 0 SV Werder Bremen 16 MF Jerko Leko April 9, 1980 49 2 AS Monaco FC 19 MF Niko Kranjčar August 13, 1984 36 4 Portsmouth F.C. 20 MF Ognjen Vukojević December 20, 1983 1 1 Dinamo Zagreb 24 MF Danijel Pranjić December 2, 1981 6 0 SC Heerenveen

The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year (70th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... FC Schalke 04 is a German football club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Marko Babić (born January 28, 1981) is a Croatian football player who, as of 2005, is playing for Bayer Leverkusen. ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Real Betis Balompié is a Spanish football club in Seville founded in 1907. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Niko Kovač [] (born October 15, 1971) is a German-born Croatian football midfielder of Bosnian Croat heritage. ... The team captain of a football team, sometimes known as the skipper, is a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team: it is often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... FC Red Bull Salzburg is an Austrian football club, based in Salzburg. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Darijo Srna [] (born May 1, 1982 in Metković) is a Croatian football player who, as of 2004, plays for Shakhtar Donetsk. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ukraine. ... FC Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukrainian: ) is a Ukrainian professional football club, playing in the city of Donetsk, the capital of Donetsk region. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Luka Modrić [] (born September 9, 1985) is a Croatian football midfielder who is currently playing for one of the countrys top clubs, Dinamo Zagreb. ... is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Dinamo is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Jurica Vranješ [] (born January 30, 1980) is a Croatian football midfielder. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Werder Bremen is a German football club playing in Bremen, in the northwest German federal state of the same name. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Jerko Leko (born April 9, 1980 in Zagreb) is a Croatian football player who currently plays for AS Monaco FC after joining on a free transfer from Dynamo Kyiv. ... is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club is a Monegasque football club, founded in 1919. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Niko Kranjčar [] (born August 13, 1984 in Vienna) is a Croatian football midfielder. ... is the 225th day of the year (226th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Portsmouth Football Club are an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Ognjen Vukojević (born December 20, 1983 in Bjelovar) is a Croatian football player who plays a Defensive Midfielder. ... is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Dinamo is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Danijel Pranjić (born December 2, 1981 in Našice, Croatia) is a Croatian football player who currently plays for Dutch Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen. ... is the 336th day of the year (337th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... sc Heerenveen (Frisian: sc It Hearrenfean) is a Dutch football club currently playing in the Eredivisie, the Dutch Premier Division. ...

Strikers

No. Pos. Player DoB/Age Caps Goals Club 18 FW Ivica Olić September 14, 1979 48 8 Hamburger SV 21 FW Mladen Petrić January 1, 1981 19 8 Borussia Dortmund 22 FW Eduardo February 25, 1983 19 13 Arsenal F.C. -- MF Mario Mandžukić May 21, 1986 0 0 Dinamo Zagreb

Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Ivica Olić [] (born September 14, 1979) is a Croatian football player who, as of February 2007, is playing for Hamburger SV. Olić was born and raised in the village of Davor near Slavonski Brod. ... is the 257th day of the year (258th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Hamburger SV is a German football club based in Hamburg. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Mladen Petrić (born January 1, 1981 in Neuenhof) is a Swiss-Croatian football player who is playing as a striker. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... BV Borussia Dortmund is a German football club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the most successful clubs in German football. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Eduardo Alves da Silva (born 25 February 1983 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), commonly known as Eduardo da Silva or simply Eduardo, is a Brazilian-born Croatian footballer, who plays as a striker for English Premier League team Arsenal, and the Croatia national football team. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Mario Mandžukić (born May 21, 1986) is a Croatian football striker, currently playing for NK Zagreb. ... is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Dinamo is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ...

Other players active in the Qualifiers

No. Pos. Player DoB/Age Caps Goals Club GK Marin Skender August 27, 1980 0 0 NK Osijek DF Goran Sablić October 8, 1979 5 0 Hajduk Split DF Marijan Buljat September 12, 1981 2 0 Dinamo Zagreb DF Anthony Šerić January 15, 1979 16 0 Panathinaikos FC MF Milan Rapaić August 16, 1973 49 6 Free agent FW Boško Balaban October 15, 1978 34 10 Dinamo Zagreb FW Igor Budan April 22, 1980 3 0 Parma F.C. FW Nikola Kalinić January 5, 1988 0 0 Hajduk Split FW Ivan Klasnić January 29, 1980 26 8 SV Werder Bremen

A football goalkeeper leaves the ground to parry a shot on goal In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. ... Marin Skender (born August 12, 1979) is a Croatian football goalkeeper, currently playing for NK Osijek. ... is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... NK Osijek is a Croatian football club, from Osijek in the east of Croatia. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Goran Sablić (Born on October 8, 1979) is a Croatian Footballer. ... is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Hajduk is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Marijan Buljat (born September 12, 1981) is a Croatian football player who plays a defender. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Dinamo is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ... The Bolton players in white are defending - the nearest player is trying to prevent the Fulham forward in cyan from crossing the ball. ... Anthony Šerić (born January 15, 1979) is a Croatian football player who currently plays in Greece for Panathinaikos. ... is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... See also: Panathinaikos Panathinaikos FC, also known as PAO or Panathinaikos AO (Greek: ΠΑΟ - Παναθηναϊκός Αθλητικός Όμιλος - Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos), the Pan-Athenian Athletic Club, is a Greek association football club based in Athens, Greece. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Milan Miki Rapaić (born 16 August 1973 in Nova Gradiška) is a Croatian football (soccer) midfielder who currently plays professionally for Standard Liège in Belgium. ... is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... In North American professional sports, particularly baseball, football, and basketball, a free agent is a team player whose contract with a team has expired, and the player is able to sign a contract with another team. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... [[Image:[[1]]]] Boško Balaban (born October 15, 1978) is a Croatian footballer who plays as a striker, and is currently a member of the Croatia national team. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Dinamo is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Igor Budan (born 22 April 1980 in Rijeka) is a Croatian football striker. ... is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Parma Football Club (formerly Parma Associazione Calcio) is an Italian football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, nicknamed Ducali (The Duchy Men), Crociati (Crusaders) and Gialloblu (Yellow-Blues). ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Nikola Kalinić (born January 5, 1988) is a Croatian football striker, currently playing for Hajduk Split. ... is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Hajduk is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... 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Famous matches

• Croatia 2–1 U.S.A.

Maksimir Stadium (30,000 spectators) - Zagreb, 17 October 1990 - friendly match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... First international Unofficial: USA 0 - 1 Canada  (Newark, NJ, USA; November 28, 1885) Official:  Sweden 2 - 3 USA (Stockholm, Sweden; August 20, 1916) Biggest win USA 8 - 1 Cayman Islands  (Mission Viejo, CA, USA; November 14, 1993) USA 7 - 0 El Salvador  (Los Angeles, CA, USA; December 5, 1993) USA... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Maksimir Stadium (official name: Stadion Maksimir, English: Maksimir Stadium) is a stadium in the Croatian capital of Zagreb. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ...

• Spain 0–2 Croatia

Estadio Mestalla (40,000) - Valencia, 23 March 1994 - friendly match Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Estadio Mestalla is a football stadium in Valencia, Spain. ... Location Coordinates : 39°29′ N 0°22′ W Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name València (Catalan) Spanish name Valencia Founded 137 BC Postal code 46000-46080 Website http://www. ...

• Italy 1–2 Croatia

Stadio Renzo Barbera (39,000) - Palermo, 16 November 1994 - Euro '96 qualifying match Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Stadio Renzo Barbera (previously and still commonly known as Stadio La Favorita) is a multi-use stadium in Palermo, Italy. ... For other uses, see Palermo (disambiguation). ...

• Croatia 1–0 Turkey

City Ground (20,000) - Nottingham, 11 June 1996 - Euro '96 first round match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ... The City Ground is a football stadium in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England, on the banks of the River Trent. ... For other uses, see Nottingham (disambiguation). ...

• Croatia 3–0 Denmark

Hillsborough Stadium (30,000) - Sheffield, 16 June 1996 - Euro '96 first round match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club in Sheffield, England. ... For other uses, see Sheffield (disambiguation). ...

• Germany 2–1 Croatia

Old Trafford (36,000) - Manchester, 23 June 1996 - Euro '96 quarterfinal match Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Old Trafford (given the nickname The Theatre of Dreams by Sir Bobby Charlton) is a football stadium in the Greater Manchester borough of Trafford, and is the home of Manchester United F.C.. The ground has been Uniteds permanent home since 1910, bar an eight year absence from 1941... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ...

• Greece 0–1 Croatia

Kaftanzoglio Stadium (35,000) - Thessaloniki, 30 April 1997 - World Cup '98 qualifying match Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Kaftanzoglio is a football stadium located in Thessaloniki. ... Thessaloniki or Salonica (Greek: ) is Greeces second-largest city and the capital of Macedonia, the largest Region of Greece. ...

• Ukraine 1–1 Croatia

Olimpiysky stadion (77,500) - Kiev, 15 November 1997 - World Cup '98 play-off match Image File history File links Flag_of_Ukraine. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... The Olimpiysky National Sports Complex (also known as Olympic Stadium, Republican Stadium or Central Stadium; Ukrainian: ) is a multi-use sports facility in Kiev, Ukraine, located on the slopes of citys central Cherepanov Hill. ... Map of Ukraine with Kiev highlighted Coordinates: , Country Ukraine Oblast Kiev City Municipality Raion Municipality Government  - Mayor Leonid Chernovetskyi Elevation 179 m (587 ft) Population (2006)  - City 4,450,968  - Density 3,299/km² (8,544. ...

• Croatia 3–1 Jamaica

Stade Félix Bollaert (40,000) - Lens, 14 June 1998 - World Cup '98 first round match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Jamaica. ... Stade Félix Bollaert is a football stadium in Lens, France that was built in 1932. ... Lens is commune in northern France, in the Pas-de-Calais département. ...

• Croatia 1–0 Japan

Stade de la Beaujoire (39,500) - Nantes, 20 June 1998 - World Cup '98 first round match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... The Stade de La Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau, better known as La Beaujoire, is a stadium in Nantes. ... Traditional city flag City coat of arms Motto: Favet Neptunus eunti (Latin: Shall Neptune favour the traveller) Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Pays de la Loire Department Loire-Atlantique (44) Mayor Jean-Marc Ayrault  (PS) (since 1989) City Statistics Land area¹ 65. ...

• Croatia 3–0 Germany

Stade Gerland (50,000) - Lyon, 4 July 1998 - World Cup '98 quarterfinal match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... The stade de Gerland is the principal sporting hub of the city of Lyon. ... This article is about the French city. ...

• France 2-1 Croatia

Stade de France (80,000) - Paris, 8 July 1998 - World Cup '98 semifinal match Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... The Stade de France and the district of La Plaine The Stade de France (the English translation Stadium of France is not used) is a stadium in an inner suburb of Paris, and the national stadium of France, built for the 1998 Football World Cup. ... This article is about the capital of France. ...

• Croatia 2–1 Netherlands

Parc des Princes (50,000) - Paris, 11 July 1998 - World Cup '98 third place match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... The Parc des Princes (translation: Princes Park) is a 48527 capacity stadium in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. ... This article is about the capital of France. ...

• Yugoslavia 0-0 Croatia

Stadion Crvena Zvezda (47,000) - Belgrade, 18 August 1999 - Euro 2000 qualifying match Image File history File links Flag_of_FR_Yugoslavia. ... First international Brazil 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Porto Alegre, Brazil; 23 December 1994) First international as Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro 2 - 2 Azerbaijan (Podgorica, SCG; 12 February 2003) First international as Serbia Czech Republic 1 - 3 Serbia (Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic; 16 August 2006) Biggest win Faroe Islands... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... The Red Star Stadium, Serbian: Stadion Crvena Zvezda (Стадион Црвена Звезда) (affectionately known as Marakana after the famous Brazilian stadium) is a multi-use stadium in Belgrade, Serbia. ... For other uses, see Belgrade (disambiguation). ...

• Croatia 1–0 Belgium

Maksimir Stadium (35,000) - Zagreb, 6 October 2001 - World Cup '02 qualifying match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Maksimir Stadium (official name: Stadion Maksimir, English: Maksimir Stadium) is a stadium in the Croatian capital of Zagreb. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ...

• Croatia 2–1 Italy

Kashima Stadium (36,500) - Ibaraki, 8 June 2002 - World Cup '02 first round match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Kashima Stadium is a football stadium in the Japanese city of Kashima. ... For the city, see Ibaraki, Osaka. ...

• Croatia 4–0 Belgium

Maksimir Stadium (19,000) - Zagreb, 12 October 2002 - Euro '04 qualifying match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Maksimir Stadium (official name: Stadion Maksimir, English: Maksimir Stadium) is a stadium in the Croatian capital of Zagreb. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ...

• Slovenia 0-1 Croatia

Stadion Bežigrad (10,000) - Ljubljana, 19 November 2003 - Euro '04 play-off match Image File history File links Flag_of_Slovenia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Stadion Bežigrad is a multi-use stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia. ...   (IPA: ) is the capital and largest city of Slovenia. ...

• France 2-2 Croatia

Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa (29,000) - Leiria, 17 June 2004 - Euro '04 first round match Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa is a football stadium in Leiria, Portugal, built as a venue for Euro 2004 and as a new home for the citys main football club, UD Leiria. ... Location    - Country Portugal    - Region Centro  - Subregion Pinhal Litoral  - District or A.R. Leiria Mayor Isabel Damasceno Campos Costa  - Party PSD Area 564,66 km² km² Population  - Total 119,870 hab. ...

• Croatia 1–1 Brazil

Poljud Stadium (30,000) - Split, 17 August 2005 - friendly match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Poljud stadium Poljud is a football stadium in the Croatian city of Split. ... For other uses, see Split (disambiguation). ...

• Croatia 3–2 Argentina

St._Jakob-Park (15,000) - Basel, 1 March 2006 - friendly match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ...   (St James Park in English) is the stadium where FC Basel play. ... For other uses, see Basel (disambiguation). ...

• Croatia 2–2 Australia

Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion (52,000) - Stuttgart, 22 June 2006 - World Cup '06 first round match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion is a stadium located in Stuttgart, Germany. ... For other uses, see Stuttgart (disambiguation). ...

• Croatia 2–0 England

Maksimir Stadium (38,000) - Zagreb, 11 October 2006 - Euro '08 qualifying match Image File history File links Flag_of_Croatia. ... First international  Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win  Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat  Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Maksimir Stadium (official name: Stadion Maksimir, English: Maksimir Stadium) is a stadium in the Croatian capital of Zagreb. ... Location of Zagreb within Croatia Coordinates: , Country RC diocese 1094 Free royal city 1242 Unified 1850 Government  - Mayor Milan Bandić Area [1]  - Total 641. ...

External links

• Official Croatian Football Federation(HNS) page
• Croatia National Football Team (Croatian)
• Croatia - International Matches, at RSSSF
• Croatia - Record International Players, at RSSSF
• JadranSport.org - South-Eastern European football news coverage (English language)
• Croatian Football Sites - Top list
• NogoNet.com - Croatian soccer news portal

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The Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of European Football Associations in English, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... First international  Iran 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Tehran, Iran; June 6, 1993) Biggest win Bosnia and Herzegovina 5 - 0 Liechtenstein  (Zenica, B&H; October 7, 2001) Biggest defeat  Argentina 5 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (La Plata, Argentina; May 14, 1998) The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the... First international Hungary 2 - 1 Bohemia (Budapest, Hungary; 5 April 1903) Turkey 1 - 4 Czech Republic (Istanbul, Turkey; 23 February 1994) Biggest win Czech Republic 8 - 1 Andorra (Liberec, Czech Republic; 4 June 2005) Czech Republic 7 - 0 San Marino (Liberec, Czech Republic; 7 October 2006) Biggest defeat Bohemia 0... First international  Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win  Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat  Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... First international Iceland 1 - 0 Faroe Islands (Akranes, Iceland; August 24, 1988) Biggest win Faroe Islands 3 - 0 San Marino (Toftir, Faroe Islands; May 25, 1995) Biggest defeat Iceland 9 - 0 Faroe Islands (Keflavík, Iceland; July 10, 1985) The Faroe Islands national football team is the national football team... First international Montenegro 2 - 1 Hungary (Podgorica, Montenegro; March 24, 2007) Biggest win Montenegro 2 - 1 Hungary (Podgorica, Montenegro; 24 March 2007) Biggest defeat Japan 2 - 0 Montenegro (Shizuoka, Japan; 1 June 2007) World Cup Appearances - (First in -) Best result - European Championship Appearances - (First in -) Best result - The Montenegro national... For the Irish FAs all-Ireland international team, see Ireland national football team (IFA). ... First international San Marino 0 - 4 Switzerland (Serravalle, San Marino; November 14, 1990) Biggest win San Marino 1 - 0 Liechtenstein (Serravalle, San Marino; April 28, 2004) Biggest defeat San Marino 0 - 13 Germany (Serravalle, San Marino; September 6, 2006) For the club that competes in Italys Serie C, see... First international Scotland 0–0 England  (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Scotland 11–0 Ireland  (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 February 1901) Biggest defeat  Uruguay 7–0 Scotland (Basel, Switzerland; 19 June 1954) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1954) Best result Round 1, all European Championship Appearances 2 (First... First international Brazil 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Porto Alegre, Brazil; 23 December 1994) First international as Serbia and Montenegro Serbia and Montenegro 2 - 2 Azerbaijan (Podgorica, SCG; 12 February 2003) First international as Serbia Czech Republic 1 - 3 Serbia (Uherské HradiÅ¡tÄ›, Czech Republic; 16 August 2006) Biggest win Faroe Islands... First international  Scotland 4 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 26 March 1876) Biggest win Wales 11 - 0 Ireland  (Wrexham, Wales; 3 March 1888) Biggest defeat  Scotland 9 - 0 Wales (Glasgow, Scotland; 23 March 1878) World Cup Appearances 1 (First in 1958) Best result Quarter-finals, 1958 The Wales national football team...