Croatia hosts Belgium in an international friendly, as both sides look to sharpen their preparations ahead of the World Cup group stage, which starts later this month
Fasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter
17:14, 02 Jun 2026Updated 17:14, 02 Jun 2026
Luka Modric is set to play in his final World Cup
Luka Modric is set to play in his final World Cup(Image: Getty Images)
Croatia will host Belgium in an international friendly on Tuesday, with both teams set to take part in this year's World Cup.
Both sides will be keen to deliver a commanding display as they sharpen their preparations ahead of the group stage, with the World Cup taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico in June and July. No Liverpool players are in action in Tuesday's match.
The game will be held at the Stadion HNK Rijeka, situated in Rijeka, Croatia. This ground boasts a capacity of more than 8,000 fans and has long served as a formidable stronghold for the home nation. Here's everything you need to know about the game...
How to watch Croatia vs Belgium
The international friendly between these two European heavyweights is set to get underway at 6 pm local time on Tuesday. That's 5 pm UK time and 2 pm ET.
Supporters across the United Kingdom can catch the full match broadcast live on Amazon Prime PPV, with coverage getting underway 10 minutes prior to kick-off. Viewers will need to pay £2.99 (around $4) to access the game.
For those who prefer to watch online or via mobile devices, the match can be accessed directly through the Amazon Prime Video website. Alternatively, the official Prime Video app is available on iOS, Android, and most leading smart TV platforms.
Belgium is trying to win the World Cup for the first time this summer
Belgium is trying to win the World Cup for the first time this summer(Image: Getty Images)
DAZN holds the broadcasting rights for European international friendlies in Belgium, Austria and Germany, meaning supporters in those countries can stream the match directly through the app.
American viewers are spoiled for choice with television coverage, featuring FOX Sports 2 and FOX Deportes for Spanish-language analysis. Those preferring online streaming can access live coverage through the ViX platform and the Fubo Sports Network.
For listeners wanting to keep tabs on proceedings via radio, BBC Radio 5 Live will provide running commentary in the United Kingdom throughout the fixture. talkSPORT will similarly offer regular live updates and post-match analysis across its channels.
Croatia vs Belgium team news
Croatia has confirmed that center-half Josip Sutalo will miss out, remaining on the treatment table with an injury concern.
Moreover, experienced captain Luka Modric is unlikely to feature from the opening whistle following recent training sessions, wearing a protective face mask.
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The away side will be without defender Zeno Debast, who has been ruled out following a muscular problem.
Furthermore, leading frontman Romelu Lukaku faces a race against time to feature as he battles to recover from a muscle complaint.
The historical rivalry between these nations stands evenly poised, with each side securing three wins apiece and three stalemates. That said, Belgium arrives with momentum on its side, remaining undefeated across its previous four meetings with Croatia.