Split to host Croatia v Russia World Cup qualifier

Croatia to play Russia in Split

ZAGREB, 20 July 2021 – Croatia will play Russia at Poljud stadium in Split in a 2022 World Cup qualifier in November, the Croatian Football Federation confirmed today. 

Croatia will face Russia on 14 November 2021 at Poljud stadium with kick-off at 3 p.m. 

Poljud stadium, which this month unveiled a new hybrid pitch, were also given hosting rights to the 2022 World Cup qualifier on 7 September against Slovenia. That match will kick-off at 8:45 p.m. 

Croatia’s first match since Euro 2020 will be the 2022 World Cup qualifier on 1 September away to Russia, followed by an away match against Slovakia on 4 September and then Slovenia three days later. 

Osijek will then host the 2022 World Cup qualifier on 11 October against Slovakia.

Poljud stadium in Split to host Croatia v Portugal (Photo credit: Ballota/CC license)

Croatia is currently at the top of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group H after three matches. After losing 1-0 away to Slovenia, Croatia beat Cyprus and Malta and have 6 points. 

Ten first-placed teams in their groups will qualify directly for the World Cup, while the second-placed teams will play the playoffs in March 2022.