Croatia suffers record 7-0 loss to England in Rijeka
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
England defeated Croatia 7-0 in a match held in Rijeka on October 3, 2026. Croatia's coach Slaven Bilic described the result as a "collective blackout" for his team, marking their biggest loss in history. The match showcased England's dominance throughout, leaving Croatia to reassess their strategy moving forward. Bilic stated that the team needs to regroup after this significant defeat.
- •Croatia lost 7-0 to England in Rijeka
- •Match took place on October 3, 2026
- •Slaven Bilic called it a 'collective blackout'
- •Marks Croatia's biggest loss in history
- •Croatia will need to reassess their strategy
- 12:25 AMESPN Soccer — 'Collective blackout': Croatia handed biggest-ever loss by England
"Croatia coach Slaven Bilic said his team had suffered a "collective blackout" in a record 7-0 loss to England in Rijeka on Saturday.
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