Croatia vs Czech Republic
head-to-head record
- Croatia wins
- 3
- Draws
- 4
- Czech Republic wins
- 0
7 meetings, 1996 to 2026Goals: Croatia 15, Czech Republic 8
Croatia and Czech Republic have met 7 times since 1996. Croatia have won 3, Czech Republic 0, and 4 matches ended level. They last met on 26 September 2026, when Croatia won 2–1 in the Nations League.
The 7 meetings have produced 23 goals, 3.29 per game. The biggest win is Croatia’s 5–1 in World Cup qualifying in 2025. Croatia are unbeaten in the last seven meetings (3 wins, 4 draws).
Who has won more, Croatia or Czech Republic?
All matches7 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Croatia 15, Czech Republic 83.29 per game
- First meeting
- Croatia 1–1 Czech RepublicKing Hassan II Tournament, 12 Dec 1996
- Most recent
- Czech Republic 1–2 CroatiaNations League, 26 Sept 2026
- Croatia’s biggest win
- Croatia 5–1 Czech RepublicWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Jun 2025
- Most goals in a meeting
- Croatia 5–1 Czech RepublicWorld Cup qualifying, 9 Jun 2025
- Current run
- Croatia unbeaten in 7
- TFN Elo rating now
- Croatia 1912 (19th), Czech Republic 1718 (58th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Czech Republic1Croatia2
Nations League
Prague, Czech Republic
- Czech Republic0Croatia0
World Cup qualifying
Prague, Czech Republic
- Croatia5Czech Republic1
World Cup qualifying
Osijek, Croatia
- Croatia1Czech Republic1
European Championship
Glasgow, Scotland (neutral)
- Czech Republic2Croatia2
European Championship
Saint-Étienne, France (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Croatia win and drops with every Czech Republic win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Croatia's home games
2 matches
200
CroatiaDrawsCzech Republic
In Czech Republic's home games
2 matches
110
CroatiaDrawsCzech Republic
At neutral venues
3 matches
030
CroatiaDrawsCzech Republic
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Croatia | Draws | Czech Republic | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5–1 |
| European Championship | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3–3 |
| Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4–2 |
| King Hassan II Tournament | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
| Nations League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 10 | |
| 2020s | 4 | 11 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Croatia | Czech Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 12026 | None |
| Unbeaten meetings | 71996 to 2026 | 22016 to 2021 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 17 June 2016 to 18 June 2021.
Top scorers in Croatia vs Czech Republic
- 1Ivan PerišićCroatia3
- 2Andrej KramarićCroatia2
Scorer records exist for 3 of the 7 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Croatia 1–1 Czech RepublicKing Hassan II Tournament, 12 Dec 1996Croatia won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Croatia and Czech Republic played each other?
7 times, starting on 12 December 1996. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Croatia and Czech Republic?
Croatia, with 3 wins to 0. 4 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Croatia vs Czech Republic?
Croatia’s 5–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 9 June 2025 in Osijek.
When did Croatia and Czech Republic last play?
On 26 September 2026 in Prague, when Croatia won 2–1 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Croatia and Czech Republic?
In 6 competitive matches, Croatia have 2 wins, Czech Republic have 0, and 4 ended level.
When do Croatia and Czech Republic play next?
On 15 November 2026 in the Nations League (League A, Group 3).
Have Croatia and Czech Republic met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently in the King Hassan II Tournament on 12 December 1996, when Croatia won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every Croatia vs Czech Republic result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 1–2 | Croatia | Nations League | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Czech Republic | 0–0 | Croatia | World Cup qualifying | Prague, Czech Republic | |
| Croatia | 5–1 | Czech Republic | World Cup qualifying | Osijek, Croatia | |
| Croatia | 1–1 | Czech Republic | European Championship | Glasgow, Scotland (neutral) | |
| Czech Republic | 2–2 | Croatia | European Championship | Saint-Étienne, France (neutral) | |
| Croatia | 4–2 | Czech Republic | Friendly | Pula, Croatia | |
| Croatia | 1–1Croatia on pens | Czech Republic | King Hassan II Tournament | Casablanca, Morocco (neutral) |
Recent form
Croatia
- Lv SpainNations League1–2Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lv EnglandNations League0–7Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Lat SpainNations League1–4Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wat Czech RepublicNations League2–1Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Lv PortugalWorld Cup1–2Thu 2 Jul 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.