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Croatia Shocks France 2-0 in UEFA Quarterfinal

3/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling UEFA Nations League quarterfinal, Croatia triumphed over France 2-0 at Stadion Poljud, thanks to goals from Ante Budimir and Ivan Perišic. France's hopes were dashed further as they missed a crucial penalty. With the second leg set for March 23, 2025, at Stade de France, the pressure is on France to turn the tide.

History

Historical Context

Croatia's 2-0 victory over France in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal echoes their 2018 World Cup success, where they reached the finals. France, the 2018 champions, now face pressure to recover, reminiscent of their struggles in the 2022 Nations League, where they failed to defend their title.

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Story summary

In a thrilling UEFA Nations League quarterfinal, Croatia triumphed over France 2-0 at Stadion Poljud, thanks to goals from Ante Budimir and Ivan Perišic. France's hopes were dashed further as they missed a crucial penalty. With the second leg set for March 23, 2025, at Stade de France, the pressure is on France to turn the tide.

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