Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has admitted his side had run out of room for mistakes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 4-2 defeat to England in their Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.
Last night's FIFA international friendlies provided a captivating preview of elite competition, as Portugal and Brazil secured decisive victories while Mexico and Belgium battled to a draw.
Spain dominated Serbia in Villarreal, while Germany edged out Switzerland in a seven-goal thriller as part of Friday night's international friendlies.
A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.
Niko Kovac has continued Borussia Dortmund's revival, with the Croatian coach insisting his side are "moving in the right direction" as they look to sharpen an attack that has stalled in recent weeks.
Germany's 2-0 win in Luxembourg, the Netherlands' 1-1 draw in Poland, and Slovakia's dramatic late victory over Northern Ireland headlined a crucial night in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.