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Croatia vs England LIVE: Nations League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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Smith, D., & Gent, O. (2026, October 3). Croatia vs England LIVE: Nations League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/croatia-vs-england-live-stream-latest-score-updates-result-nations-league-b1299409.html

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On Saturday, October 3, the UEFA Nations League match between Croatia and England took place at the Rujevica Stadium in Rijeka, Croatia, starting at 6pm local time (16:00 GMT). The game was behind closed doors due to a stadium ban imposed on Croatia by UEFA for fan misconduct during a previous match against France. Despite this, around 6,000 children were allowed to attend the match.

England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, fielded a strong lineup with Jordan Pickford in goal and players like Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Morgan Rogers in key positions. England dominated the game, securing a 7-0 victory over Croatia, which lifted them to second place in League A3.

England's performance was marked by stellar contributions from multiple players: Jude Bellingham scored one goal and assisted three others, while Bukayo Saka netted two goals and narrowly missed completing a hat-trick. Despite limited action for the hosts due to their ban, England showcased their strength and cohesion under Tuchel's guidance.

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England continue their 2026/27 Nations League campaign in Rijeka this evening. asserted

England → continue → Rijeka

The Three Lions travel to Croatia hoping to build on Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic to further show there will be no lasting hangover from finishing third at the World Cup earlier in the summer. asserted

Lions → travel → summer

Thomas Tuchel's side should be in good spirits at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, though the game is scheduled to be played behind closed doors. asserted

game → schedule → doors

However, the stadium could be almost full despite the UEFA ban as part of a punishment handed down to Croatia following sanctions that date back to March 2025, and incidents involving fans around matches against France in the quarter-finals of the Nations League. uncertain

that → hand → League

Today marks a second homecoming for Slaven Bilic after replacing Zlatko Dalic as Croatia head coach in the summer and he will keen for an immediate response from his side after their 4-1 loss to reigning world champions Spain in midweek. asserted

he → mark → midweek

In the UK, Croatia vs England in the 2026/27 Nations League is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage of the match beginning at 4.15pm BST on ITV1 ahead of a 5pm kick-off. asserted

coverage → televise → off

Catch the game live online through the ITVX website and app, which is free with a registration. asserted

which → catch → registration

You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert insight and analysis from England correspondent Dom Smith. asserted

You → follow → Smith

It's matchday three of the 2026/27 Nations League and this evening will see the latest instalment of the Croatia and England rivalry. asserted

evening → see → rivalry

A tough game away in Rijeka awaits the Three Lions, even if the game is supposed to be played behind closed doors. asserted

game → await → doors

We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 5pm BST from the Stadion HNK Rijeka. asserted

which → come → Rijeka

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