Ivan Njegovan and Andrija Jelavic support Croatia in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Ohio State teammates Ivan Njegovan and Andrija Jelavic, both from Croatia, are attending the 2026 World Cup. After witnessing Croatia's 2-1 victory over Ghana in Philadelphia on June 27, they traveled to Toronto for the knockout match against Portugal on July 2. Njegovan and Jelavic share a strong connection with their homeland's football culture and have engaged teammates in watch parties during the tournament. They are enthusiastic about watching Croatian star Luka Modric against Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, both in their final World Cups.
- •Njegovan and Jelavic cheer on Croatia in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 to advance.
- •They watch Croatia's matches together with teammates.
- •Next, they attend Croatia vs. Portugal on July 2.
- •They emphasize soccer's significance in Croatian culture.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State's Ivan Njegovan, Andrija Jelavic cheer on Croatia in World Cup
"Now Ohio State teammates, native Croatians Ivan Njegovan and Andrija Jelavic are taking the chance to cheer on their country in the World Cup. ⚽
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