The Czech Republic is set to face Croatia in an upcoming Nations League match, as they return to League A after earning promotion from League B in the 2024-2025 season. With a record of 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses from 22 matches in the tournament, the Czech team is looking to build on their recent performances.

Although the Czech Republic participated in the 2026 World Cup, they were unable to advance past the group stage, managing only a single point from a draw against South Africa. Their last victory came in June, where they defeated Guatemala 3-1 in a friendly match.

In their upcoming fixtures, the Czech Republic will host Croatia and England before heading into October, where they will face Spain and England away. Historically, the Czech Republic has struggled against Croatia, having faced them six times without a victory, recording three draws and three losses. Their most recent encounter was during the World Cup 2026 qualifiers in October 2025, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

On the other hand, Croatia also participated in the 2026 World Cup but was eliminated in the round of 32 by Portugal. The team is now led by Slaven Bilic, who returns for a second stint after previously coaching from 2006 to 2012. Croatia was the runner-up in the Nations League 2022-2023 season, losing to Spain in the final, and has consistently played in League A since the tournament's inception.

Looking ahead, Croatia will play Spain away in their final match of September before hosting England and Spain in October. For the Czech Republic, Adam Hlozek is expected to lead the attack, aiming to increase his national team goal tally to five. Meanwhile, Luka Modric continues to perform well at the age of 41, nearing his 203rd cap for the national team.

In terms of lineups, the expected starting XI for the Czech Republic includes Kovar, Vitik, Hranac, Krejci, Coufal, Kral, Cerv, Sadilek, Karabec, Sulc, and Hlozek. Croatia is likely to field Livakovic, Stanisic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol, Modric, Kovacic, Vlasic, Sucic, Baturina, and Budimir.

The match between the Czech Republic and Croatia is scheduled to kick off at 1:45 AM on September 27, 2026, Vietnam time.