The most significant match in their history occurred during the , where Croatia pulled off a massive upset.
Relive the high-stakes drama and key moments from their most recent encounters:
The rivalry between and Brazil has recently evolved into a fascinating clash of styles, highlighted by a historic World Cup upset and a convincing 2026 revenge victory for the Seleção. Tue, Mar 31 Friendlies Recent Clash: Brazil’s Revenge (March 2026) Croacia vs Brasil
: Brazil’s offense was firing on all cylinders with goals from Danilo Santos , Igor Thiago (who scored his first international goal via a penalty), and Gabriel Martinelli .
: Croatia won the shootout 4-2 , with Livakovic saving Rodrygo's opening kick and Marquinhos hitting the post on the final attempt. The most significant match in their history occurred
: After a scoreless 90 minutes, Neymar scored a sensational solo goal in extra time (105+1') to equal Pelé’s national record of 77 goals. Just as Brazil seemed headed for the semi-finals, Bruno Petkovic equalized in the 117th minute with Croatia's only shot on target.
In their most recent meeting on March 31, 2026, secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Croatia in an international friendly held in Orlando, USA. This match served as a critical "tune-up" for both nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup squad announcements. : Croatia won the shootout 4-2 , with
: Under coach Carlo Ancelotti , Brazil dominated possession and created numerous dangerous chances, despite a lineup that had never played together before.