The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football matches. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Vatreni (Blazers) and Kockasti.
Croatia's third-place certificate and bronze medal for the 1998 World Cup
Fans during Euro 2004 in Portugal
Croatia vs. Brazil at the 2006 World Cup
Croatia vs. Brazil at 2014 World Cup
UEFA Euro 2000
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The 2000 UEFA European Football Championship, also known as Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Championship, a football tournament held every four years and organised by UEFA, the sport's governing body in Europe.
France and Italy before the final on 2 July
The Adidas Terrestra Silverstream, the match ball used at the tournament.
Image: Stade Roi Baudouin
Image: Bruges Jan Breydel Stadium 1