Croatia to Face Italy in Euro 2024 Group Stage

Croatia vs. Italy: A History of Close Encounters

Croatia and Italy are set to face off for the third time at a major tournament, with their upcoming meeting in the group stage of Euro 2024 being their third encounter in this setting. The two teams' previous meetings in the group stages of the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 UEFA European Championship both resulted in narrow Croatian victories.

Key Statistics for Croatia and Italy

Croatia and their opponents in Group B have significantly different levels of experience. While Italy boasts a squad with a combined total of 546 caps, Croatia's team has accumulated only 189 caps. Despite this disparity, Croatia has proven to be a formidable opponent for Italy in recent years.

Live Coverage and Match Details

The Croatia vs. Italy match will kick off on June 24, 2024, at 19:00 UTC at the Red Bull Arena stadium in Leipzig, Germany. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN and available for live streaming on various platforms.