For decades, the Mannschaft has been synonymous with ruthless pressing, lightning-fast transitions and a winning mentality forged in World Cup finals and titles. On the other side, the Balkan side brings a different school of football: feet on the ball, creative playmakers and a team that’s made a habit of toppling giants.
These two have already delivered some high-voltage chapters in major tournaments, like the 3–0 in 1998 that sent the Germans crashing out of the World Cup. Today that rivalry gets a reboot: the solidity and experience of the German machine against Croatia’s personality and almost chess-like patience to build every move. In the group stage, every point shapes the road ahead and a single mistake can leave anyone on the ropes. This Germany–Croatia showdown is played on a knife-edge from the very first minute.
With four stars sewn onto their shirt, the German side arrives led by figures like Kimmich and Gündogan, plus the game-breaking talent of Musiala between the lines. Backed by recent finals and podium finishes, the Balkan team leans on the genius of Modrić, the defensive authority of Gvardiol and the killer instinct of Kramaric.
Two national teams that honour their history but play the present at full throttle. Secure your ticket and witness live a clash that could redraw the map of the tournament in just 90 minutes.