Croatia National Football Team Record Against Italy
Head-to-Head Statistics
Games Played:
12
Wins:
Italy: 6
Croatia: 2
Draws:
4
Goals Scored:
Italy: 18
Croatia: 10
Matches Decided by Penalties:
2
Match Details:
- 1994 FIFA World Cup - Italy 2-1 Croatia
- 2004 UEFA European Championship - Italy 2-1 Croatia
- 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup - Italy 3-1 Croatia
- 2014 FIFA World Cup - Italy 2-1 Croatia
- 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship - Italy 0-0 Croatia (Italy won 4-2 on penalties)
- 2016 UEFA European Championship - Croatia 1-1 Italy
- 2018 FIFA World Cup - Italy 1-0 Croatia (Italy won 4-2 on penalties)
- 2020 UEFA European Championship - Italy 1-1 Croatia
- 2021 UEFA Nations League - Croatia 1-2 Italy
- 2022 UEFA Nations League - Croatia 0-1 Italy
- 2023 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Croatia 1-1 Italy
- 2024 UEFA European Championship - Italy v Croatia
Conclusion:
The rivalry between Italy and Croatia has been one of the most intense in international football. The two teams have met 12 times, with Italy holding a 6-2 win record. The matches have often been close, with several going down to penalties. The most recent meeting was in the 2023 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, where the teams drew 1-1. The rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come, with both teams looking to prove their supremacy in the other.
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