Croatia vs Belgium Highlights and Objectives
Friendlies
4:00 PMJune 2, 2026
Pleasant Worldwide
Stadion HNK Rijeka Dean Šćulac
Referee: Rade Obrenovič, Slovenia
Croatia
Belgium
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0.00
Anticipated targets (xG)
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Passing
467 (87%)
Correct passes
346 (83%)
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1
G
Dominik Livaković
4
D
Joško Gvardiol
22
D
Luka Vušković
6
D
Josip Šutalo
14
M
Ivan Perišić
8
M
Mateo Kovačić
10
M
Luka Modrić (C)
2
M
Josip Stanišić
F
Martin Baturina
42′ Roughing
17
F
Petar Sučić
26
F
Petar Musa
1
G
Thibaut Courtois
3
D
Arthur Theate
24
D
Amadou Onana
25
D
Nathan Ngoy
M
Maxim De Cuyper
38′ M
Youri Tielemans (C)
38′
23
M
Nicolas Raskin
22
M
Alexis Saelemaekers
11
F
Jérémy Doku
7
F
Kevin De Bruyne
F
Charles De Ketelaere
49′ RoughingNo standings knowledge obtainable for this league
Belgium claimed a commanding 2-0 victory over Croatia in a pleasant at Stadion HNK Rijeka Dean Šćulac, with Youri Tielemans and Romelu Lukaku securing the win via targets within the thirty eighth and 90+sixth minutes.
Belgium traveled to the Croatian coast seeking to construct momentum of their preparations for upcoming fixtures. Croatia hosted the guests hoping to check themselves towards high quality opposition. Each groups fielded robust lineups for this pleasant encounter on June 2, 2026.
The match started with Croatia displaying early intent. They dominated possession within the opening phases, controlling the ball with 57% all through the match. Nonetheless, Belgium’s defensive form remained strong regardless of spending extra time with out the ball.
Belgium struck first within the thirty eighth minute via Tielemans. The midfielder completed clinically to offer the guests a vital lead heading into halftime. This objective got here towards the run of play, as Croatia had created extra probabilities as much as that time.
Croatia pushed ahead searching for an equalizer earlier than the break. Regardless of their territorial benefit, they managed just one shot on course via 45 minutes. Belgium’s goalkeeper made a vital save to protect their one-goal benefit.
The second half noticed Belgium tighten their grip on the competition. Croatia continued to press ahead however struggled to interrupt down the Belgian protection. The guests remained affected person and harmful on the counter-attack.
Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory deep into stoppage time. The striker fired dwelling within the 90+sixth minute to make it 2-0. This late objective ended any hopes Croatia harbored of mounting a comeback.
Belgium created eight complete pictures in comparison with Croatia’s 5. The guests registered 4 pictures on course to Croatia’s one. Each groups acquired two yellow playing cards every throughout a comparatively disciplined affair.
Tielemans earned a score of 8.2 for his efficiency. The midfielder’s objective and two key passes proved decisive. Arthur Theate additionally impressed for Belgium with a 7.5 score throughout 97 minutes.
Croatia’s possession dominance didn’t translate into clear-cut alternatives. They accomplished 467 correct passes from 536 complete makes an attempt. Regardless of controlling the ball, they might not discover the breakthrough their efficiency merited.
Each groups confirmed high quality in what proved an entertaining pleasant. Belgium’s effectivity in entrance of objective made the distinction. Croatia will take positives from their show regardless of the defeat.
This victory gives Belgium with confidence as they proceed their preparation schedule. Croatia can construct on their possession-based strategy in future fixtures. Each nations will use these minutes to fine-tune their ways forward of aggressive matches.
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