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Croatia hosts England behind closed doors in Nations League matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:08 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Croatia hosts England behind closed doors in Nations League matchup
Summary

Croatia's UEFA Nations League match against England on October 3 takes place behind closed doors due to fan-related sanctions. The sanctions follow incidents at a previous match, including flares and offensive gestures by fans. Despite restrictions, UEFA has allowed exceptions for select groups, meaning some children and guardians will attend. A small number of traveling England fans will also be present after securing tickets. Both teams recently suffered losses to Spain, with Croatia defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 and England winning 2-0 in their last outings.

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  • •Match held at HNK Rijeka Stadium with no general fan attendance.
  • •UEFA imposed sanctions due to prior fan misbehavior.
  • •Exceptions allow children's attendance with guardians.
  • •Traveling England fans receive 100 complimentary tickets.
  • •Both teams enter the match fresh from victories over Czechia.
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  • 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Will Croatia vs England be played in empty stadium? UEFA fan ban explained
What they're saying
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While Croatia is being punished by UEFA for misbehaving fans, an exception may see more support than a typical closed-door match.

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