A Look Back At The History Of The Italy Vs Croatia Rivalry

Italy and Croatia Meet Again for Sixth Time

A Look Back at the History of the Italy vs Croatia Rivalry

Italy and Croatia will face off for the sixth time in the UEFA European Championship on June 18, 2021. The two teams have a long history of playing each other, with their first meeting coming in 1994. Italy has won three of the five previous matches, while Croatia has won one and the other match ended in a draw.

Key Moments in the Italy vs Croatia Rivalry

Some of the key moments in the Italy vs Croatia rivalry include:

• 1994: Italy defeats Croatia 2-1 in their first ever meeting, in a friendly match.
• 2002: Croatia defeats Italy 2-1 in the 2002 FIFA World Cup group stage, in what was a major upset.
• 2012: Italy and Croatia draw 1-1 in the 2012 UEFA European Championship group stage.

The upcoming match between Italy and Croatia is sure to be another exciting chapter in the rivalry between these two teams. Both teams are ranked among the top 10 in the FIFA World Rankings, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament.