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Croatia v Spain: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch

Croatia face Spain in the Nations League on Tuesday. Read our in-depth preview here.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:37 AM
Croatia v Spain: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch
Key Things to Know
  • Croatia host Spain in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday following a record 7-0 loss to England.
  • Spain sit top of League A Group 3 with three consecutive wins, having scored 10 goals.
  • La Roja enter the contest on a 10-match winning run and are unbeaten in 41 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Croatia face Spain in a UEFA Nations League Group A3 match at Stadion Poljud in Split on Tuesday, October 6. Slaven Bilic's Croatia side enter the fixture attempting to bounce back from a historic 7-0 home defeat against England. In contrast, Luis de la Fuente's Spain sit top of the group after securing three straight victories, most recently defeating the Czech Republic 3-1.

Spain boast a 10-match winning streak across all competitions and remain unbeaten in their last 41 games. Croatia have conceded 11 goals over their last two Nations League fixtures, including a 4-1 loss to Spain in September. De la Fuente will miss Ferran Torres, Nico Williams, and Alex Grimaldo, while Pau Cubarsi is expected to return.

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