LIVE: Croatia vs Spain – UEFA Nations League

Live Match, Published On 6 Oct 2026 Croatia entertain Spain, the FIFA World Cup holders, in a Group A3 match in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The match at Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia, kicks off at 8:45pm local time (18:45 GMT). 18 Updates4-2-3-1 for CroatiaSlaven Bilic has matched Spain’s formation, with Matanovic leading the line for Croatia.Kovacic will play the number 10 role, with Perisic and Vlasic on either side of him.Modric and Jakic will play at the heart of midfield for the hosts.The Croatian back four is made up of Stanisic, Sutalo, Vuskovic and Gvardiol.Oyarzabal returns in attack for SpainThe Real Sociedad forward is back in the team and back at the top of a 4-2-3-1 formation for the world champions.Olmo will be in the number 10 role, with Yamal and Baena out on either wing.Rodri and Pedri will hold in midfield with Laporte and Cubarsi at centre back. Pubill and Cucurella are the Spanish full-backs, with Simon back between the sticks.This content is unavailable due to your cookie settings.To continue, please allow functional cookies from third-party platforms.Four changes for CroatiaAfter losing 7-0 to England last time out, Slaven Bilic has made some tweaks to his starting line-up.Josip Sutalo, Nikola Vlasic, Kristijan Jakic and Igor Matanovic all come in with Franjo Ivanovic, Martin Baturina, Petar Sucic and Petar Musa dropping out of the match.Croatia XI: Dominik Livakovic (goalkeeper); Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol; Luka Modric (captain), Nikola Vlasic, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic; Igor MatanovicFive changes for SpainLuis de la Fuente makes five changes to the team that defeated Czech Republic last time out.Mikel Oyarzabal, Marc Cucurella, Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsi and Unai Simon come in with David Raya, Robin Le Normand, Ivan Fresneda, Fran Garcia and Roberto Fernandez dropping down to the bench.Spain XI: Unai Simon (goalkeeper); Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Pubill; Pedri, Rodri (captain); Alex Baena, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal; Mikel OyarzabalNews of the Croatia team sheetThis content is unavailable due to your cookie settings.To continue, please allow functional cookies from third-party platforms.News of the Spain team sheetThis content is unavailable due to your cookie settings.To continue, please allow functional cookies from third-party platforms.Spain team news and predicted starting lineupAs many as four Spain squad players are doubtful due to injuries: Ferran Torres (physical discomfort), Alejandro Grimaldo (thigh), Joan Garcia (knee) and Nico Williams (thigh).Predicted Spain starting lineup:David Raya; Ivan Fresneda, Robin Le Normand, Aymeric Laporte, Fran Garcia; Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Alex Baena; Roberto FernandezCroatia team news and predicted starting lineupCentre-back Martin Erlic is sidelined with injury until mid-October, while Josip Juranovic is unavailable due to illness.Predicted Croatia starting lineup:Dominik Livakovic; Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic; Luka Modric; Franjo Ivanovic, Petar Sucic, Mateo Kovacic, Martin Baturina; Petar MusaGet instant alerts and updates based on your interests. Be the first to know when big stories happen.How have Spain played in the Nations League?Spain are first in the group with nine points. England 2-3 Spain Spain 4-1 Croatia Spain 3-1 Czechia