Croatia vs Spain: UEFA Nations League - Yamal, Modric, head-to-head
Spain prepares to face Croatia in a UEFA Nations League match, with Spain looking to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The match features a high-profile clash between veteran Luka Modric and rising star Lamine Yamal.
Why it matters
The UEFA Nations League is a major European football tournament that influences international rankings and qualification paths for future competitions.
Coming on the back of a 10-match winning streak, Spain face Croatia with sights on the Nations League quarterfinals.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Lamine Yamal has scored early goals in the last three matches for Spain [Jorge Guerrero/AFP] By Manasi Pathak Published On 6 Oct 2026 6 Oct 2026 Click here to join our live coverage of Croatia against Spain.
Who : Croatia vs Spain What : UEFA Nations League 2026-27 , Group A3 match Where : Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia When : Tuesday, October 6, at 8:45pm local time (18:45 GMT) How to follow : Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the build-up and live updates from 15:45 GMT.
FIFA World Cup holders Spain can confirm their ticket to the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals when they face Croatia on their trip to Split.
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