Croatia hosts unbeaten Czech Republic 🇨🇿 on June 9, 2025, at Opus Arena in a key World Cup 2026 qualifier. Kick-off at 20:45 CEST. Stream live on Fubo, Sport Klub, Nova Sport & ČT Sport, and obviously on Europeans24.com.

Two European heavyweights clash in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as the Czech Republic, unbeaten so far, faces Croatia, fresh from a 7–0 demolition of Gibraltar. This high-stakes match at Opus Arena in Osijek could shape the early dynamics of the group—and here’s everything you need to know.

🗓️ Match Details

Detail	Info
Date	Monday, 9 June 2025
Kick-off	20:45 CEST
Venue	Opus Arena, Osijek, Croatia.

📺 How to Watch & Stream

RESULT: CROATIA 5 – 1 CZECH REPUBLIC

USA: Available via Fubo (with a free trial) and ViX.

Croatia: Check Sport Klub (Croatia/Slo region), with HRT likely to broadcast.
Czech Republic: Available on Nova Sport and ČT Sport HD.
Global: Look for coverage via your regional UEFA European Qualifiers broadcaster.

⚽ Teams & Form Guide

Croatia

Reigning World Cup third-place finishers and Nations League stalwarts
Opened the campaign with a 7–0 win over Gibraltar.
Unbeaten in six of the last eight internationals (W4 D2).

Czech Republic

Currently topping Group L with three wins from three games (including 2–0 over Montenegro).
On an eight-game unbeaten run.
Dangerous striker Patrik Schick scored again in Montenegro.

🔍 Key Match Storylines

Head-to-head history: Croatia unbeaten in four previous meetings (W2 D2), including draws at Euro 2016 and 2020; both Ivan Perišić and Schick scored last time.
Midfield battle: Croatians rely on experience (Modrić, Kovačić) and Czech discipline (Schick, Hložek, Černý)
Home advantage: Croatia aims to exploit Opus Arena atmosphere and home support
Group stakes: A win could propel Croatia into qualification contention, while a Czech victory cements top spot

📊 Statistical Snapshot

Czech Republic: 3 wins, +7 goal difference (8 goals scored, 1 conceded) .
Croatia: 7 goals in debut qualifier, averaged 30 shots (13 on target) vs Gibraltar.

🔥 Betting & Predictions

Croatia favored at ~1.8 odds; draw ~3.7; Czech ~4.0.
Top tip: Croatia to win and Czech to record an early goal—consistent with their scoring trends

🎯 Final Take

This match goes far beyond early group standings. Both teams bring momentum, tactical finesse, and World Cup pedigree. Expect:

🅾️ An intense midfield duel
⚡ Early goals from both sides
💥 Tactical shifts late in the game

Whether you back Croatia to maintain scoring dominance or the Czech Republic to extend their unbeaten run, this is a defining Group L encounter—one that could set the tone for both squads this qualifying campaign.

✅ Out-of-Tune Summary

Match: Croatia vs Czech Republic
Kick-off: 9 June 2025 @ 20:45 CEST
Venue: Opus Arena, Osijek
Broadcasts: Fubo & ViX (USA), Sport Klub (Croatia), Nova Sport/ČT Sport (Czechia)
Prediction: Croatia narrowly to win, Czech to strike first
Why It Matters: Sets early qualification pace; tests both teams under pressure