February 12 is set to be an important day for Croatian football as the draw for the Nations League will take place in Brussels. This draw will determine three opponents that the Croatian national team, known as the 'Blazers', will play against in the league, scheduled from September to November of this year. There's a possibility that these matches could be the first without Luka Modrić, who has not yet announced whether he will continue with the national team after the World Cup.

The Croatian team, led by coach Zlatko Dalić, is placed in the second pot of the Nations League A draw alongside Italy, the Netherlands, and Denmark, which means they cannot face these teams in the initial grouping. Instead, potential opponents for Croatia could come from the first pot, which includes major football nations like Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany. Also on the table are teams from the third and fourth pots, featuring Serbia, Belgium, England, Norway, Wales, Czech Republic, Greece, and Turkey.

The possible groups for Croatia have raised the stakes, as a challenging group could result in tough competitive matches. An example of a 'group of death' scenario could feature Spain, Croatia, England, and Turkey. It is noteworthy that Croatia has not played against Serbia since 2013, highlighting the historical rivalry that could resurface in the Nations League, adding to the intrigue of the upcoming draw and matches ahead.