Croatia vs Spain (6 October 2026, UEFA Nations League): match facts, form and head-to-head

In a tightly contested league encounter at Stadion Poljud in Split, Croatia fell 1‑2 to a clinical Spanish side. The visitors secured both of the season’s head‑to‑head meetings, leaving Croatia winless in the two fixtures. Despite the home side’s early pressure, Spain’s efficient finishing turned the tide. The result extends Spain’s superiority in the rivalry this campaign, while Croatia remains on the back foot after their solitary defeat.