In a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final, Croatia will welcome France to the Stadion Poljud on Thursday in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal showdown. The winner of this two-legged clash will earn a spot in the semifinals in June, facing either Spain or Netherlands.

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates after Randal Kolo Muani of France (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final match between Spain and France at Munich Football Arena on July…
Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates after Randal Kolo Muani of France (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final match between Spain and France at Munich Football Arena on July 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany.
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How to Watch Croatia vs. France:
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2024Time: 3:30 PM ETChannel: FS2Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Croatia has built its success on emerging talent and experience, being led by Luka Modric alongside Mateo Kovacic and Luka Sucic, while Joško Gvardiol anchors the backline. They will have a tough test against France but will look to break down the French defense on Thursday.
Projected Croatia Starting XI:
Livakovic; Juranovic, Caleta-Car, Sutalo, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Modric, P. Sucic; Perisic, Kramaric, Baturina
France has incredible depth and a lineup stacked with world-class talent, being led by Kylian Mbappe and looking to make an impact early by setting the pace often and getting an edge on the Croatia defense.
Projected France Starting XI:
Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Mbappe; Kolo Muani
Tune in on Thursday to catch all the UEFA Nations League action and stream it live on FS2 and fuboTV.
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