National Teams > Men > A

Croatia to play in Osijek

Host city chosen for
Mali friendly

13.03.2014.
Host city chosen for Mali friendly
photo by: Drago Sopta/HNS
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • RSS

In the international friendly match before leaving for Brazil, Croatia will play Mali in Osijek on May 31st.

The city of Osijek will be the host for the Croatian national football team on May 31st, for an international friendly match against Mali. The match in Osijek will also mark the end of the Croatia's first preparation phase for the World Cup.

Niko Kovač's men will be training in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria, from May 21st, and after the friendly with Mali, Croatia will leave for its Brazilian base in Tivoli, on June 3rd.

Croatia will play its last international friendly ahead of the World Cup against Australia, on June 6th in Salvador.

In Group A, Croatia will play Brazil (June 12th, Sao Paulo), Cameroon (June 18th, Manaus) and Mexico (June 23rd, Recife).

More News

  • Major Croatia comeback to complete World Cup qualifying

    17.11.2025.

    Major Croatia comeback to complete World Cup qualifying

    Zlatko Dalić's men have completed 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying with a victory, despite Montenegro having a two-goal advantage. MONTENEGRO - CROATIA 2:3 (2:1)2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying, Group...

  • Croatia turns the table to secure World Cup berth!

    14.11.2025.

    Croatia turns the table to secure World Cup berth!

    Croatia national football team became a 2026 FIFA World Cup participant with a 3:1 comeback victory over Faroe Islands in Rijeka. CROATIA - FAROE ISLANDS 3:1 (1:1)2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying...

  • Croatia ranked 11th in the latest FIFA rankings

    03.04.2025.

    Croatia ranked 11th in the latest FIFA rankings

    The Croatian national football team has climbed two places in the latest FIFA rankings, published on Thursday, and is now ranked 11th in the world. Argentina remains at the top of the rankings...

  • Croatia to host Czech Republic in Osijek

    24.03.2025.

    Croatia to host Czech Republic in Osijek

    The Executive Committee of the Croatian Football Federation has decided that Croatia's June match against the Czech Republic will be played at Osijek's Opus Arena. Following their Nations League...