INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
EIGHT minutes added on. A boost for Italy.
Summary
Mattia Zaccagni scores in 98th minute as Italy draw 1-1 with Croatia to reach Euro 2024 last 16
Luka Modric had given Croatia lead seconds after seeing penalty saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma
Croatia finish group campaign on two points and unlikely to qualify as one of best third-placed teams
Group winners Spain beat Albania 1-0 thanks to Ferran Torres strike in off post
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INJURY TIMEpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
get involved 'Croatia's changes have worked'published at 21:48 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Chris Sutton
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveThe substitutions have really worked for Croatia and from an Italian perspective, two up top hasn't worked.
But I still believe they will create a chance or two.
Image source, Getty ImagesCroatia fans on their feetpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Red Bull ArenaThe Croatia fans are all on their feet now, kicking every ball and whistling every Italian touch. They've played a huge part in what their team have done so far tonight - but can their team hold on?
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Croatia bring on a defender for a forward - Josip Juranovic for Andrej Kramaric.
get involved 'Incredible defending'published at 21:47 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Chris Sutton
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveI questioned why the Croatian right-back was in the D but he got across Scamacca that was incredible defending.
Big opportunity for Italy.
'Yamal was just sensational'published at 21:46 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Albania 0-1 Spain
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC TwoThat bit of skill from Lamine Yamal was just sensational, he splits the two defenders and I'm thinking try and bend it into the top corner.
Image source, Getty Images'Scamacca could have lunged for it'published at 21:46 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Danny Murphy
Former England midfielder on BBC OneI don't know how Gianluca Scamacca has not scored.
It was too quick for him, I think he could have lunged for it.
Postpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Tactical cramp for Croatia defender Josip Stanisic?
Postpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Albania 0-1 Spain
Trust me, no-one is going to want to meet Spain in the knockout rounds. Their reserves have produced a thoroughly professional performance allowing their first team stars a much needed rest.
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The World Cup was fantastic for the excitement of the last group games. However, this just doesn't have the same suspense given that most teams seem to qualify anyway.
John
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Croatia 1-0 Italy
Federico Chiesa plays a ball across the edge of the six-yard box and Davide Frattesi and Gianluca Scamacca are both inches away from reaching it.
Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has his head in his hands.
Postpublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Six of the last 10 penalties that were missed at the European Championship were against goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (including England's efforts in the Euro 2020 final).
'Some crazy stuff happens'published at 21:44 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Albania 0-1 Spain
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielder on BBC TwoThe two previous games that Albania have been involved in have been magical games with some crazy stuff happening in the last few minutes. They'll still be hoping.
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So as things stand, it's Spain and Croatia through and Italy hoping to be one of the best third-placed teams.
An Italy goal would send them through and probably Croatia out.
Albania need to turn it around and beat Spain if they are to go through.
Postpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Albania 0-1 Spain
Oh, that's just wonderful. Really lovely by Lamine Yamal as the 16-year-old shows wonderful ball control to leave Albania in trouble.
His attempted pass is not so good, however.
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I’m telling you now! If Italy squeak through even if they lose tonight I think they will make the final. It’s the Italian way.
Dan
See you in Berlin, Luka?published at 21:41 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Red Bull ArenaThe Croatian fans had gone a bit quiet - by their standards - until their goalscorer Luka Modric trotted off. His 178th appearance for his country is over, but at the moment his 179th is set to be in Berlin in the last 16 next week.
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Modric coming off could prove vital for Italy, they can dominate the midfield now and control the tempo!
Lachlan
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Mattia Zaccagni's first act is to be hacked down by Josip Stanisic with the Croatia defender booked.
get involved 'Modric the main man goes off'published at 21:40 British Summer Time 24 June 2024
Croatia 1-0 Italy
Chris Sutton
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveThere goes, the main man, the goalscorer, the magician.
He goes off after scoring what could be a crucial goal for his team.
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UEFA European Championship Scores & Fixtures
UEFA European Championship Table
On Monday 24th June
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Match Participants:
Match Participants:
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
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| 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 |
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- Italy, Position 2, Points 4
- Croatia, Position 3, Points 2
Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
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| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
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Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
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Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
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Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
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Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
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- Croatia, Position 5, Points 2
3rd Place Ranking
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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| 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 |
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| 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : 8th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 8th Finals
Team Lineups
home team, Croatia
Manager: Zlatko Dalic
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Livakovic, Goalkeeper
2, Stanisic, Defender
6, Sutalo, Defender
3, Pongracic, Defender
4, Gvardiol, Defender
10, Modric, Midfielder
11, Brozovic, Midfielder
8, Kovacic, Midfielder
25, Luka Sucic, Striker
9, Kramaric, Striker
15, Pasalic, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, D. Livaković
- Number 4, J. Gvardiol
- Number 3, M. Pongračić , Yellow Card at 78 minutes
- Number 6, J. Šutalo
- Number 2, J. Stanišić , Yellow Card at 82 minutes
- Number 8, M. Kovačić , substituted for L. Ivanušec at 70 minutes
- Number 11, M. Brozović , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 1
- Number 10, L. Modrić , Captain, Yellow Card at 60 minutes, substituted for L. Majer at 81 minutes
- Number 15, M. Pašalić , substituted for A. Budimir at 46 minutes
- Number 9, A. Kramarić , substituted for J. Juranović at 90 minutes
- Number 25, L. Sučić , Yellow Card at 24 minutes, substituted for I. Perišić at 70 minutes
Substitutes
home team, Croatia
- Number 26, M. Baturina
- Number 16, A. Budimir
- Number 5, M. Erlić
- Number 18, L. Ivanušec , Yellow Card at 73 minutes
- Number 23, I. Ivušić
- Number 22, J. Juranović
- Number 12, N. Labrović
- Number 7, L. Majer
- Number 24, M. Pašalić
- Number 14, I. Perišić
- Number 17, B. Petković
- Number 20, M. Pjaca
- Number 19, B. Sosa
- Number 21, D. Vida
away team, Italy
Manager: Luciano Spalletti
Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Donnarumma, Goalkeeper
13, Darmian, Defender
23, Bastoni, Defender
5, Calafiori, Defender
8, Jorginho, Defensive Midfielder
2, Di Lorenzo, Midfielder
18, Barella, Attacking Midfielder
10, Pellegrini, Attacking Midfielder
3, Dimarco, Midfielder
11, Raspadori, Striker
19, Retegui, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, G. Donnarumma , Captain
- Number 5, R. Calafiori , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 3
- Number 23, A. Bastoni
- Number 13, M. Darmian , substituted for M. Zaccagni at 81 minutes
- Number 8, Jorginho , substituted for N. Fagioli at 81 minutes
- Number 3, F. Dimarco , substituted for F. Chiesa at 57 minutes
- Number 2, G. Di Lorenzo
- Number 10, L. Pellegrini , substituted for D. Frattesi at 46 minutes
- Number 18, N. Barella
- Number 19, M. Retegui
- Number 11, G. Raspadori , substituted for G. Scamacca at 75 minutes
away team, Italy
- Number 15, R. Bellanova
- Number 4, A. Buongiorno
- Number 24, A. Cambiaso
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 16, B. Cristante
- Number 22, S. El Shaarawy
- Number 21, N. Fagioli , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 6
- Number 7, D. Frattesi
- Number 6, F. Gatti
- Number 25, M. Folorunsho
- Number 17, G. Mancini
- Number 26, A. Meret
- Number 9, G. Scamacca
- Number 12, G. Vicario
- Number 20, M. Zaccagni
home team, Croatia
Manager: Zlatko Dalic
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Livakovic, Goalkeeper
2, Stanisic, Defender
6, Sutalo, Defender
3, Pongracic, Defender
4, Gvardiol, Defender
10, Modric, Midfielder
11, Brozovic, Midfielder
8, Kovacic, Midfielder
25, Luka Sucic, Striker
9, Kramaric, Striker
15, Pasalic, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, D. Livaković
- Number 4, J. Gvardiol
- Number 3, M. Pongračić , Yellow Card at 78 minutes
- Number 6, J. Šutalo
- Number 2, J. Stanišić , Yellow Card at 82 minutes
- Number 8, M. Kovačić , substituted for L. Ivanušec at 70 minutes
- Number 11, M. Brozović , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 1
- Number 10, L. Modrić , Captain, Yellow Card at 60 minutes, substituted for L. Majer at 81 minutes
- Number 15, M. Pašalić , substituted for A. Budimir at 46 minutes
- Number 9, A. Kramarić , substituted for J. Juranović at 90 minutes
- Number 25, L. Sučić , Yellow Card at 24 minutes, substituted for I. Perišić at 70 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 26, M. Baturina
- Number 16, A. Budimir
- Number 5, M. Erlić
- Number 18, L. Ivanušec , Yellow Card at 73 minutes
- Number 23, I. Ivušić
- Number 22, J. Juranović
- Number 12, N. Labrović
- Number 7, L. Majer
- Number 24, M. Pašalić
- Number 14, I. Perišić
- Number 17, B. Petković
- Number 20, M. Pjaca
- Number 19, B. Sosa
- Number 21, D. Vida
away team, Italy
Manager: Luciano Spalletti
Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Pitch Formation
1, Donnarumma, Goalkeeper
13, Darmian, Defender
23, Bastoni, Defender
5, Calafiori, Defender
8, Jorginho, Defensive Midfielder
2, Di Lorenzo, Midfielder
18, Barella, Attacking Midfielder
10, Pellegrini, Attacking Midfielder
3, Dimarco, Midfielder
11, Raspadori, Striker
19, Retegui, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, G. Donnarumma , Captain
- Number 5, R. Calafiori , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 3
- Number 23, A. Bastoni
- Number 13, M. Darmian , substituted for M. Zaccagni at 81 minutes
- Number 8, Jorginho , substituted for N. Fagioli at 81 minutes
- Number 3, F. Dimarco , substituted for F. Chiesa at 57 minutes
- Number 2, G. Di Lorenzo
- Number 10, L. Pellegrini , substituted for D. Frattesi at 46 minutes
- Number 18, N. Barella
- Number 19, M. Retegui
- Number 11, G. Raspadori , substituted for G. Scamacca at 75 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 15, R. Bellanova
- Number 4, A. Buongiorno
- Number 24, A. Cambiaso
- Number 14, F. Chiesa
- Number 16, B. Cristante
- Number 22, S. El Shaarawy
- Number 21, N. Fagioli , Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 6
- Number 7, D. Frattesi
- Number 6, F. Gatti
- Number 25, M. Folorunsho
- Number 17, G. Mancini
- Number 26, A. Meret
- Number 9, G. Scamacca
- Number 12, G. Vicario
- Number 20, M. Zaccagni
- Referee:
- Danny Makkelie
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Rob Dieperink
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Jan de Vries
- Fourth Official:
- Serdar Gözübüyük
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Pol van Boekel
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Croatia v ItalyOverall possession
Shots
Croatia 6Italy 12Advanced match stats
Shots
Croatia 6Italy 12Shots on target
Croatia 4Italy 3Shots off target
Croatia 0Italy 2Blocked shots
Croatia 2Italy 7Attempts out of box
Croatia 2Italy 2Total offside
Croatia 0Italy 2Total tackles
Croatia 15Italy 13Won tackles
Croatia 12Italy 4Fouls
Croatia 18Italy 6Total yellow cards
Croatia 6Italy 2Total clearances
Croatia 28Italy 13Headed clearances
Croatia 12Italy 5Duels won
Croatia 32Italy 46Total passes
Croatia 504Italy 569Accurate passes
Croatia 445Italy 490Backward passes
Croatia 86Italy 95Forward passes
Croatia 104Italy 171Total long balls
Croatia 41Italy 52Successful final third passes
Croatia 96Italy 113Total crosses
Croatia 12Italy 24Touches
Croatia 674Italy 726Touches in the box
Croatia 21Italy 26Dispossessed
Croatia 9Italy 10Goalkeeper saves
Croatia 2Italy 3Diving saves
Croatia 2Italy 2Saved shots from inside the box
Croatia 2Italy 2Saved shots from outside the box
Croatia 0Italy 1Penalty saves
Croatia 0Italy 1Keeper throws
Croatia 5Italy 1Goal kicks
Croatia 4Italy 5Punches
Croatia 2Italy 0Season so far
UEFA European Championship
Key, Croatia v Italy
Goals scored
Croatia 3Italy 3Form guide
All competitions
Croatia draw
v Albania
2
2
UEFA European Championship
Italy lose
v Spain
1
0
UEFA European Championship
Croatia lose
v Spain
3
0
UEFA European Championship
Italy won
v Albania
2
1
UEFA European Championship
Croatia won
v Portugal
1
2
Friendlies
Italy won
v Bosnia-Herzegovina
1
0
Friendlies
Croatia won
v North Macedonia
3
0
Friendlies
Italy draw
v Turkey
0
0
Friendlies
Croatia won
v Egypt
2
4
Friendlies
Italy won
v Ecuador
0
2
Friendlies
Previous meetings
All competitions
Croatia and ItalyCroatia Won 3Italy Won 1Draw 5
Played
9
Previous scores
All competitions
UEFA European Championship Qualifiers
Croatia 1 , Italy 1 on the 12th of June 2015
Croatia
Italy
12th of June 2015
Italy 1 , Croatia 1 on the 16th of November 2014
Italy
Croatia
16th of November 2014
UEFA European Championship
Italy 1 , Croatia 1 on the 14th of June 2012
Italy
Croatia
14th of June 2012
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Match Facts
This will be Croatia and Italy’s third meeting at a major tournament, all taking place in the group stages. Croatia won 2-1 at the 2002 FIFA World Cup before a 1-1 draw at UEFA EURO 2012.
Since gaining independence in the early 1990s, Croatia are unbeaten in their eight meetings against Italy (W3 D5). Their last three encounters have all ended 1-1.
This will be Croatia’s fifth UEFA European Championship meeting with the current reigning champions, with each game coming in the group stages. They beat Denmark 3-0 in 1996, drew 2-2 with France in 2004, lost 1-0 against Spain in 2012, before beating the Spaniards 2-1 in 2016.
Since the group phase was introduced in 1980, Italy have lost their final group game in only one of their nine appearances at the UEFA European Championship (W6 D2), going down 1-0 against Republic of Ireland in 2016.
Croatia have conceded five goals in two UEFA EURO 2024 group stage matches so far, only conceding more goals in two major tournament group stages, shipping six in EURO 2004 and six at the 2014 World Cup.
Croatia are winless at EURO 2024 (D1 L1) but haven’t gone through a group stage without winning at a major tournament since the 2006 World Cup (D2 L1). They’ve won their final group game at three of their last four major tournaments (D1) since losing 3-1 to Mexico at the 2014 World Cup.
Italy lost 1-0 to Spain last time out, attempting their fewest shots in a UEFA EURO game on record (four). They have never lost consecutive games at the European Championship.
Croatia have already had more shots (38) and more shots on target (15) at EURO 2024 than they had in their EURO 2020 group stage (30 shots, 10 on target). Indeed, they’ve only had more efforts on target at the group stages of two UEFA EURO tournaments – 19 in 2004 and 16 in 1996.
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to make his 10th UEFA EURO appearance for Italy – aged 25 years and 120 days on the day of this game, he will be the youngest goalkeeper to hit this milestone in European Championship history (current youngest is Rui Patrício in 2016, aged 28).
Luka Modric made his 34th appearance across the UEFA EURO + World Cup combined for Croatia against Albania, a total just six outfield European players can better. On MD2, he played 64 passes in the final third, the second-most by a player on record in a European Championship match (1980 onwards), behind Mesut Özil for Germany vs Greece at EURO 2012 (74).