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.