Czechia & Croatia name XIs for Nations League opener | OneFootball

UEFA Nations League play is underway across Europe during an extended international break, with an intriguing clash between Czechia and Croatia set to unfold in Prague.

Czechia comes into tournament play on the back of a disappointing World Cup summer, suffering defeats against Korea Republic (2-1) and Mexico (3-0), with just a 1-1 draw against South Africa to show for their efforts.

Croatia, a side in flux as the old guard begins to slowly make way for the next wave of talents into the breach, gave a solid account for themselves at the 2026 World Cup before being bounced out at the Round of 32 by Portugal, and will look to play spoiler in a very difficult Group A.

Here's how the two sides will look this evening...

Will home support at Fortuna Arena get Czechia over the line, or will it be a night where Petar Sučić and company star for Vatreni?

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