Croatia Dominates Czechia in World Cup Qualifier Rematch

On October 9, 2025, Croatia and Czechia, the top two teams in Group L of the UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifying, face off in a crucial rematch. When these two sides last met in June, it was a resounding victory for Croatia, who scored four second-half goals to seal a 5-1 win.

Now, both teams harbor ambitions of reaching next summer's World Cup, and this fixture is likely pivotal in securing automatic qualification. Croatia's flawless record sees them leading the group, and they'll know that a win tonight would put them in an ideal position heading into their final three matches. Expect to see Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić, and Joško Gvardiol feature as the Vatreni aim to extend their unbeaten run against Czechia.

For the home side, this represents the sternest test they have left. To keep hopes of topping the group alive, they must win here and banish the painful memories of that heavy defeat back in June. After this, they face the Faroe Islands and Gibraltar - matches they'll be expected to win - making this fixture a crucial one in their quest for automatic qualification.