England routs Croatia 7-0 in Nations League

On October 3, 2026, England secured a historic 7-0 victory against Croatia in Rijeka during the fourth matchday of the Nations League. The match, played behind closed doors for all but children under 14 due to disciplinary sanctions against the hosts, saw England dominate throughout, with Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka (who scored twice), and Morgan Rogers finding the net. This result marks the heaviest defeat in the history of the Croatian national football team.

Following the game, Croatian captain Luka Modric expressed deep shame, describing the performance as unacceptable, while coach Slaven Bilic is now facing intense pressure following this second consecutive heavy loss for the team. Meanwhile, in the same group, Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Mikel Merino, maintaining their perfect record alongside England. The competition continues as both England and Spain look to secure the top spot in Group 3 of League A.