The draw for the groups in the new season of the Nations League has revealed that the Croatian national football team will compete in Group 3 of League A against formidable opponents Spain, England, and the Czech Republic. Croatia was placed in the second pot before the draw, meaning they would face one of the four top-seeded teams, ultimately drawing the current European champions Spain. This presents a significant challenge in their quest to perform well in the tournament.

England will also prove to be a tough competitor, as the Croatian team is scheduled to play against them in group L of the upcoming World Cup. Moreover, they faced the Czech Republic recently in the World Cup qualifiers, adding another dimension to their rivalry. Last season, Croatia made an impressive run in the Nations League, reaching the quarter-finals before being eliminated by France in a two-legged tie, highlighting their competitive stature in European football.

Croatia's greatest achievement in the Nations League came in June 2023, where they reached the final but lost to Spain after a tense penalty shootout. This season, the stakes are high, as the top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, while the third-placed teams will battle it out in a playoff to avoid relegation from League A. As such, Croatia's matches in this group will be crucial for their ambitions in European football and their quest to maintain their status among the elite.