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Croatia and England face off in Nations League matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:57 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Croatia and England face off in Nations League matchup

Summary

Croatia hosts England today in a crucial UEFA Nations League match set to kick off at 8:45 PM. Both teams are in need of a victory after suffering previous losses to France and Portugal. Luka Modric will captain Croatia, while England’s lineup features Jordan Pickford returning to goal and Alex Scott earning his first start. The match comes at a pivotal time for both sides, as they look to turn their fortunes around in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Match starts at 8:45 PM local time
•Luka Modric captains Croatia
•Jordan Pickford returns to England's goal
•Alex Scott makes first start for England
•Both teams previously lost to France and Portugal

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2:57 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Modric, Quansah, Pickford...starting XIs for Croatia v England

What they're saying

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England play Croatia today needing a win, and the same goes for the hosts after both lost to each other, against, against, against, against, against, against, against, against, against, against, again...
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