Croatia vs Belgium: World Cup Warm-Up Match Confirmed

The Red Devils have taken advantage of the value meter: Croatia will become a sparring partner just before the Football World Cup

ma January 19, 2026 13:13

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The Red Devils’ planning is taking shape. In the run-up to the Football World Cup next summer, Croatia will become an important benchmark. Belgium will play a practice match against the European top team on June 2. After the mini internship in March, a good warm-up for the Devil’s opener on June 15.

After the United States, Mexico and Tunisia, Croatia also joins the Red Devils’ list of sparring partners in the run-up to the Football World Cup.

The first practice matches will take place during a mini internship of the Belgians in the US at the end of March. Good to experience the atmosphere in the host country, although the Belgian Football Association was also looking for a European benchmark.

He found it with the Croats. They returned from the recent World Cups in Russia and Qatar with a silver and bronze medal. On June 2, the Devils will be able to measure their worth against the tournament team in Rijeka.

4 days later, our compatriots receive Tunisia in the King Baudouin Stadium for the traditional farewell match. The Devils open their tournament against Egypt on June 15.

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Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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