Croatia beat Faroe Islands 3-1 qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026, Modric 5th WC Appearances.
🇭🇷 CROATIA ARE HEADING TO THE 2026 WORLD CUP! 🇭🇷🔥
The Vatreni have done it again! A strong comeback in Rijeka sealed a 3–1 win over the Faroe Islands and officially booked Croatia’s ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a game to spare! 🙌
⚽ The Faroes stunned early with a deflected strike from Geza David Turi, but that only woke Croatia up.
⚡ Joško Gvardiol drilled in the equaliser just seven minutes later.
🔥 Petar Musa, in his first international appearance since 2023, put Croatia ahead from close range.
🔒 And to finish it off, Nikola Vlašić scored from an Ivan Perišić cross to secure the victory.
Gvardiol after the match:
“Our goal was achieved with a game to spare. We can proudly say we’ve qualified and we’re looking forward to it.”
Croatia now head to Montenegro relaxed but determined, knowing every match is preparation for what awaits in the summer.
👏 A classy message, too, from Faroe Islands manager Eydun Klakstein, who wished Croatia all the best at the World Cup, saying small nations always support each other.
📊 Croatia sit six points clear at the top, unreachable heading into the final round.
🇭🇷🔥 Well done, Vatreni! See you at the 2026 World Cup! 🔥🇭🇷
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