Italy's Winning Streak Against Croatia
History of the Italy vs Croatia Matchup
Italy and Croatia have a long and storied history of facing off on the football pitch, with the two sides having met a total of 10 times since their first encounter in 1994. Italy has a slight edge in the head-to-head record, with 5 wins to Croatia's 3, while 2 matches have ended in draws.
Notable Matches
Some of the most memorable matches between Italy and Croatia include:
- 1994 FIFA World Cup: Croatia's first ever win over Italy, a 2-1 victory in the group stage.
- 2002 FIFA World Cup: Croatia defeated Italy 2-1 in the group stage, with goals from Niko Kranjcar and Ivica Olić.
- 2012 UEFA European Championship: Italy defeated Croatia 1-0 in the group stage, with Mario Balotelli scoring the only goal of the match.
- 2014 FIFA World Cup: Croatia and Italy played to a 1-1 draw in the group stage.
The two sides are set to meet again in the UEFA Nations League in June 2023, with Italy looking to extend their winning streak against Croatia.
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