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Croatia vs England is set for 3 October 2026 in the UEFA Nations League, with both nations placed in Group C of this season’s competition. As of 1 October 2026, Croatia sit third in Group C on three points from two games, while England occupy second place in the same group, also on three points but with a healthier goal difference. The record and form figures below are all current as of that date, ahead of this Group C fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
Croatia and England have faced each other across all 10 recorded meetings, a history that stretches from 21 June 2004 to their most recent meeting on 17 June 2026. Over that span England hold a clear edge with 6 wins to Croatia’s 2, with the remaining 2 meetings drawn. The fixture has tended to produce goals: England have scored 23 across those 10 meetings against Croatia’s 13, giving an average of 3.6 goals per match.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | England vs Croatia | 4-2 | FIFA World Cup | 2026 |
| 2021-06-13 | England vs Croatia | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | 2020 |
| 2018-11-18 | England vs Croatia | 2-1 | UEFA Nations League | 2018-2019 |
| 2018-10-12 | Croatia vs England | 0-0 | UEFA Nations League | 2018-2019 |
| 2018-07-11 | Croatia vs England | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | 2018 |
| 2009-09-09 | England vs Croatia | 5-1 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2010 |
| 2008-09-10 | Croatia vs England | 1-4 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2010 |
| 2007-11-21 | England vs Croatia | 2-3 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2006-2007 |
| 2006-10-11 | Croatia vs England | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2006-2007 |
| 2004-06-21 | Croatia vs England | 2-4 | UEFA European Championship | 2004 |
Croatia: Recent Form
Croatia’s last six matches have brought a 3-0-3 (W-D-L) record, with 9 goals scored and 12 conceded – an average of 1.5 for and 2 against per game, and a points-per-game rate of 1.5. They have managed just one clean sheet in that run but have found the net in every outing (failed to score zero times), and none of the six games were friendlies. Their run reads L W L W W L, with the most recent match a 1-4 away defeat to Spain, preceded by a 2-1 win over Czechia.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | A | Spain | UEFA Nations League | 1-4 | L |
| 2026-09-26 | A | Czechia | UEFA Nations League | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-07-02 | A | Portugal | FIFA World Cup | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-06-27 | H | Ghana | FIFA World Cup | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-23 | A | Panama | FIFA World Cup | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-06-17 | A | England | FIFA World Cup | 2-4 | L |
England: Recent Form
England’s last six matches have produced a 3-1-2 (W-D-L) record, scoring 15 goals and conceding 12, for a points-per-game figure of 1.67. They have also kept one clean sheet and scored in every match across the run, none of which were friendlies. Their form reads W L W L D W, with a 2-0 win over Czechia the most recent result, following a 2-3 home defeat to Spain before that.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | A | Czechia | UEFA Nations League | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-09-26 | H | Spain | UEFA Nations League | 2-3 | L |
| 2026-07-18 | A | France | FIFA World Cup | 6-4 | W |
| 2026-07-15 | H | Argentina | FIFA World Cup | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-07-11 | A | Norway | FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-07-06 | A | Mexico | FIFA World Cup | 3-2 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- England have won 6 of the 10 recorded meetings between these sides, against Croatia’s 2, with 2 draws.
- The recorded head-to-head average of 3.6 goals per meeting points to a historically high-scoring fixture.
- Croatia have taken 1.5 points per game over their last six matches (W3 D0 L3), scoring 9 and conceding 12.
- England have taken 1.67 points per game over their last six matches (W3 D1 L2), scoring 15 and conceding 12.
- Both sides have kept just one clean sheet apiece in their last six outings, and neither has failed to score in that span.
- Croatia are third and England second in Group C of the UEFA Nations League, both on three points from two games.
How Croatia and England Compare
England have been the sharper side in front of goal of late, averaging 2.5 goals per game against Croatia’s 1.5, while both sides have conceded at an identical rate of 2 goals per game. In the Group C table, England’s second place and +1 goal difference compares favourably with Croatia’s third place and -2 goal difference, even though both have the same three points from two matches. That recent form gap mirrors the broader head-to-head picture, where England’s 6 wins outstrip Croatia’s 2 across their 10 recorded meetings.
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FAQ
How many times have Croatia and England met?
The sides have met 10 times on record, a history running from 21 June 2004 to their most recent meeting on 17 June 2026. England have won 6 of those meetings, Croatia 2, with 2 draws.
What is Croatia’s current form heading into this fixture?
Croatia have won three and lost three of their last six matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 12, with their most recent result a 1-4 away defeat to Spain.
What is England’s current form?
England have won three, drawn one and lost two of their last six matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding 12, most recently winning 2-0 away to Czechia.
When do Croatia and England play in the UEFA Nations League?
The two sides meet on 3 October 2026 in the UEFA Nations League, with both currently level on three points in Group C – Croatia third and England second.