Croatia U23

Governed by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), this team is a part of UEFA and FIFA. Their team colors reflect the Croatian checkerboard and tricolor, serving as national symbols for the country. Having qualified for every major tournament since 1994, the Vatreni have seen success at the FIFA World Cup, finishing second in 2018 and third in 1998 and 2022, earning three World Cup medals. Noteworthy players like Davor Šuker and Luka Modrić have been awarded prestigious individual honors at these events. Additionally, Croatia has reached the quarter-finals in the UEFA European Championship twice and finished as the runners-up in the UEFA Nations League in 2023. With an impressive rise in the FIFA rankings since their debut in 1994, Croatia quickly made history by reaching third place after their 1998 World Cup campaign, becoming the youngest team to enter the Top 10. Despite being one of the smallest countries in terms of population and land area to reach a World Cup final, Croatia holds various records in penalty shoot-outs and has been recognized as the FIFA Best Mover of the Year in 1994 and 1998, earning distinction as the first team to win the award twice.