Croatia Beat Faroe Islands 3-1, Book FIFA World Cup 2026 Spot

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Croatia confirmed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 win that ended tiny Faroe Islands' dream on Saturday (November 15, 2025). Croatia knew before kickoff that avoiding defeat in Rijeka would guarantee qualification but they were caught cold in the 16th minute when Geza David Turi scored with a deflected shot. The 2018 World Cup runner-up quickly recovered, however, as Josko Gvardiol levelled in the 23rd. Petar Musa put Croatia ahead 2-1 after halftime from Josip Stanisic's assist, and Croatia added a third goal when Nikola Vlasic volleyed in a precise cross from Ivan Perisic at the far post.

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Croatian players celebrete as they qualified for the World Cup aftre defeating Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Croatia's Igor Matanovic shoots during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Croat players celebrate after a goal during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Croat fans burn flares during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Croatia's Petar Musa reacts after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Faroe Islands' Jakup Andreasen defends free kick by Croatia's Luka Modric during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Faroe Islands' Meinhard Olsen lies on the poitch after a foul during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Croatia players celebrate after a goal during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Faroe Islands players celebrate after a goal during a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic
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Croatia players pose before a World Cup 2026 group L qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Faroe Islands in Rijeka, Croatia. | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

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