Zagreb, Croatia – For March 21, 2025, Croatia face France for Zagreb as dem play their latest international friendly match. Croatia win the match 2-0, shocking fans as dem show strong performance against former World Cup champions.
The match start with plenty action as Croatia take control early. Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković make some key saves, keeping France from scoring. Croatia strike first with goal from Luka Modrić, wey net for the 23rd minute. Dis one set the tone for the game.
Second goal come from Josko Gvardiol in the 57th minute, ensuring dey secure victory. France try to come back with Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann leading the attack, but Croatia defense hold strong.
Coach Zlatko Dalić praise his team after the match: ‘We play with heart and passion today. To beat a team like France, it show our growth as a team.’
On the other hand, France Coach Didier Deschamps express disappointment: ‘We no take our chances today. We need to improve if we want to compete in the upcoming tournament.’ The loss raise questions about French team’s readiness for their next matches.
Fans all over Croatia dey celebrate dis victory as dem prepare for upcoming qualifiers. Croatia go face Belgium next month as dey look to continue their winning streak.
This match serve as important reminder of Croatia’s capability on the world stage, especially leading up to major tournaments.