On paper, the poster no longer makes people dream as much as it did 20 years ago, when the Czech Republic and Croatia relied on golden generations to proudly represent Eastern Europe and play spoilsport in world football. But these two nations have the merit of riding a positive wave. And this Thursday evening, it is first place in Group L that will be decided in this qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup (kick-off at 8:45 p.m.).
Leader thanks to a better goal difference, Croatia must not lose to stay ahead of their host of the day. The checkered selection remains a very serious outsider on the continental scene, and its senior players are still efficient, although aging, like Perisic or the eternal Modric.
The expected compositions:
Czech Republic: Stanek; Doudera, Holes, Krejci, Zeleny; Soucek, Cerv; Kusej, Sulc, Provod; Chory.
Croatia: Livakovic; Jakic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Sosa; Modric, Sucic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Perisic; Ivanovic.
Where to watch the match?
This match between the Czech Republic and Croatia will be broadcast on L'Equipe Live Foot this Thursday from 8:45 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group's streaming platform, the official website.
