Croatia secured a crucial 0:0 draw against Czechia in Prague on October 10, 2025, maintaining their lead in World Cup 2026 qualifying Group L with 13 points from five matches.
Zlatko Dalić noted Croatia’s poor first half against an aggressive Czech side, improving post-break with better chances but settling for a valuable point against their main rival. No goals despite Czech pressure via high balls and set pieces, with Croatian defenders handling threats effectively; the clean sheet kept qualification in their hands ahead of Gibraltar.
Toni Fruk called it a “big point” despite aiming for three, praising the team’s positivity and defense amid intense atmosphere, while noting room for more attacking in the final 15 minutes. Franjo Ivanović highlighted the tough first half, second-half energy shift, and motivation from Dalić’s 100th match speech, targeting goals against Gibraltar.
Dalić stressed no complacency, treating every foe as strongest; Czechia stayed on 13 points (six matches), Faroe Islands third with nine. HNS President Kustić addressed the squad post-match; focus shifts to home Gibraltar clash on October 12.
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