Spain vs Croatia - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Spain is currently ranked 6th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Croatia is ranked 14th.
- 2. Spain has won the FIFA World Cup once, in 2010, while Croatia's best finish was as runners-up in the 2018 World Cup.
- 3. The two teams have faced each other 8 times, with Spain winning 5 of those matches, Croatia winning 2, and 1 ending in a draw.
- 4. The most recent meeting between Spain and Croatia was in the UEFA Nations League in November 2020, where Spain won 6-0.
- 5. Spain's top goal scorer in matches against Croatia is David Villa, with 3 goals, while Croatia's top goal scorer is Ivan Perisic, with 2 goals.
- 6. The head-to-head record between Spain and Croatia in major tournaments is even, with each team winning one match. Spain defeated Croatia 1-0 in the group stage of Euro 2012, while Croatia defeated Spain 2-1 in the group stage of Euro 2016.
- 7. Both teams have a strong midfield, with Spain boasting players like Sergio Busquets, Thiago Alcantara, and Koke, while Croatia has Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, and Marcelo Brozovic.
- 8. Spain's style of play is characterized by possession-based football, while Croatia is known for their technical ability and tactical discipline.
- 9. The match between Spain and Croatia is scheduled to take place on June 28, 2021, in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.
- 10. The winner of the match between Spain and Croatia will advance to the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020 tournament, where they will face either France or Switzerland.