Croatia continue their preparations for the upcoming World Cup with a friendly match against Slovenia. The clash takes place on Sunday, June 7, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 PM BST at Gradski Stadion in Varazdin.
Is Croatia vs Slovenia on TV?
Unfortunately, the match will not be broadcast on traditional television in the United Kingdom. However, fans can watch the game live via Amazon Prime Video. A subscription to Amazon Prime is required, and the match is available on a pay-per-view basis for a fee of £2.99. Viewers can access the stream on mobile devices, tablets, smart TVs, and desktop computers.
Team news and context
Croatia have been strong contenders in recent World Cups, finishing as runners-up and third-place in the last two tournaments. Despite being ranked just outside the top 10 in FIFA's world rankings, they have suffered defeats to Belgium and Brazil in recent friendlies. This match against Slovenia, who failed to qualify for the World Cup, offers an opportunity to rebuild confidence ahead of their opening group game against England.
Veteran midfielder Luka Modric is set to join an elite group of players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, by appearing at his fifth World Cup. Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic praised Modric, stating: 'Modric is still the main player for this team, the driving force for the national team, the player who keeps the team running. Although he is 40 years old now, he is still extremely ambitious and is the main driving force behind this national team.'
What the managers say
Dalic also reflected on Croatia's recent achievements: 'We have recorded some really fantastic results in recent years, something that would be deemed almost impossible for a small country like ours. But our willpower, our persistence and our overall quality have brought us two medals at the last two FIFA World Cups.' He added: 'We want to get the best possible result, but at the same time, I do not want to create any pressure based on our previous results. We are going into this tournament with a lot of desire and a lot of expectations but what I want the most is for us to enjoy the tournament.'
