Czech Republic and Croatia Face Off in Nations League 2027

Opening match of the first phase of the 2027 Nations League takes place in Prague

In the opening round of the 2027 Nations League, the Czech Republic and Croatia meet at the Fortuna Arena in Prague at 3:45 p.m. (Brasília time). The clash opens the campaign for both national teams, who arrive with different recent trajectories.

where to watch the match

The game will be broadcast on SporTV 2 (pay‑TV), GE TV (free‑to‑air), and streamed on Disney+ and Globoplay. Availability may vary by state and subscription plan.

Czech coach and renewal

The Czech Republic begins a new cycle under Spanish manager Santi Denia, hired after Miroslav Koubek’s departure. Denia brings more than ten years of experience in Spain’s youth system and is tasked with reviving a side that left the 2026 World Cup with just one point.

Croatian coach and experience

Croatia is led by former defender Slaven Bilić, who returns to the post after Zlatko Dalic’s exit. Bilić previously coached the national team at Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 and aims to restore the level that took Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final and the 2022 semifinal.

probable line‑ups

Czech Republic: Horníček; Chaloupek, Hranáč and Krejčík; Karabec, Sadílek, Cerven and Lingr; Šulc, Provod and Hložek.

Croatia: Livaković; Stanišić, Vuskovic, Gvardiol and Perišić; Modrić, Kovačić and Petar Sučić; Luka Sučić, Matić and Baturina.

match details

Referee: Simone Sozza (Italy) with assistants Daniele Bindoni and Davide Imperiale (Italy) and VAR Valerio Marini (Italy). The game will be the first group‑stage commitment for both sides in the 2027 Nations League.

Information from Estadão, UOL, Gazeta Esportiva.