Czechia vs Croatia Highlights - September 26, 2026

Croatia beat Czechia 2-1 in UEFA Nations League on September 26, 2026. The match was played at Fortuna Arena.

Adam Karabec (54') scored for Czechia. Luka Modric (47'), Marco Pasalic (77') scored for Croatia.

At kick-off Czechia stood in position 2 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

That run had left Czechia 2 games without defeat. Croatia went into the game in position 1, on 0 points.

They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

A block denied Franjo Ivanovic on 11 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Ivan Perisic could not find the target for Croatia (12').

Luka Sucic sent an effort off target for Croatia (23'). The referee cautioned Lukás Cerv of Czechia on 36 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Petar Sucic’s effort (42').

After the break, Luka Modric scored for Croatia on 47 minutes after a pass from Igor Matanovic.

Robin Hranác tested the goalkeeper for Czechia (52'). Moments later, Adam Hlozek picked out Adam Karabec, who scored for Czechia (54').

Igor Matanovic forced a save for Croatia on 57 minutes. Soon after, Michal Sadílek saw a shot blocked (58').

Adam Hlozek shot wide for Czechia on 61 minutes. Shortly afterwards, a block denied Mateo Kovacic on 62 minutes.

Luka Vuskovic was booked for Croatia (66'). Marco Pasalic scored for Croatia on 77 minutes after a pass from Ivan Perisic.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ante Budimir’s effort (90'+3'). Alex Král was booked for Czechia (90'+5').

Substitutions: Czechia 5, Croatia 5.

Croatia controlled 56.4% of possession. Czechia had 5 shots with 2 on target, while Croatia had 16 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Czechia 4, Croatia 1. Corners: Czechia 1, Croatia 6.

Croatia completed the most passes, 564 in total at 86.9% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.