Spain Versus Croatia
Spain and Croatia Face Off in High-Stakes UEFA Nations League Clash
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Spain host Croatia in Seville for their second match of the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League, with both teams coming off opening-game wins: Spain beat England 3-2, while Croatia defeated Czechia 2-1. The matchup puts 19-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal opposite 41-year-old Croatian midfielder Luka Modrić. Spain, the reigning world champions, are seeking a second Nations League title and bring a record 39-game winning streak into the contest. Their most recent meeting was at Euro 2024, where Spain won 3-0.
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Spain’s win over England was a comeback after conceding twice, an uncharacteristic defensive showing for a team described as having a strong defensive structure.
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Luka Modrić was described as the architect of Croatia’s opening victory over Czechia.
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Czechia and Croatia drew 2-2 at Euro 2016, a previous meeting that underlines the competitive history between the sides.
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Before Croatia’s opening match against Czechia, captain Modrić missed training because of a virus, according to a preview published ahead of that fixture.
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