Croatia, France Set for UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Clash

Croatia will face France in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final, with manager Zlatko Dalic expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring key players like Luka Modrić and Josko Gvardiol. Despite recent struggles, with only two wins in their last six matches, Croatia managed to qualify for this stage after finishing second in their group. France, on the other hand, comes into the match in strong form, winning four of their last five games, including a significant victory over Italy. Both teams have critical lineup decisions, with Croatia missing players like Luka Sucic, while France will rely on stars like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. The two-legged tie marks their first encounter since June 2022, with Croatia looking to avenge previous results against the French. The winner will advance to face either the Netherlands or Spain in the semifinals.