The Croatian futsal team achieved the greatest success in its history by winning a bronze medal at the European Championship held in Ljubljana, defeating France in a dramatic shootout that ended 11-10. This victory marks a significant milestone for the team, demonstrating their growth and competitiveness in international futsal. The achievement has sparked excitement and pride among fans and supporters across the nation.

Although there hasn't been an official announcement for a grand welcome for the entire national team, both the Mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević, and the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, have expressed intentions to host celebrations in honor of the bronze medalists. These receptions are expected to take place on different dates, signaling the importance of the players’ accomplishments to the leaders at both local and national levels, highlighting their role as representatives of Croatia’s sporting achievements.

Furthermore, the city of Pula held a welcome event for local representatives Niko Vukmir and David Mataja, who were part of the national team. The event drew a large crowd at Portarata, demonstrating significant public interest and support. Friends, family, fellow athletes, and fans gathered to celebrate the success of the local heroes, underlining the strong community ties and pride associated with the futsal team's historic win.