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Luka Vuskovic draws mixed reviews in Croatia's World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:12 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Luka Vuskovic draws mixed reviews in Croatia's World Cup match

Summary

Luka Vuskovic featured in Croatia's World Cup match against England, which ended in a defeat for Croatia on Wednesday. The 19-year-old defender received praise for his performance but faced criticism for his role in a pivotal moment that allowed Jude Bellingham to score and give England a late lead. Vuskovic, who was on loan at Hamburg last season, has attracted interest from Brighton for this summer as they seek to strengthen their squad following the departure of Jan Paul van Hecke. His national team manager, Zlatko Dalic, has expressed confidence in Vuskovic's potential as a future cornerstone of the team.

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By the Numbers

•Vuskovic is 19 years old and plays as a central defender.
•He helped Hamburg finish 13th in the Bundesliga last season.
•Brighton has made an offer for him this summer.
•Croatia lost to England in the World Cup match on Wednesday.
•Dalic believes Vuskovic will be a key player for Croatia in the future.

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10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Why all the fuss over Vuskovic?

What they're saying

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The World Cup and some Brighton interest as focused a lot of talk on Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic. Vuskovic drew praise in some quarters for his play in Croatia's World Cup defeat by England on Wednesday, while others were critical of his defending when Jude Bellingham raced in on goal to give the Three Lions a 3-2 lead. Last season, Vuskovic helped Hamburg finish 13th in the Bundesliga.
— Yahoo Sports

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