Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
N. Vlašić played 3 matches for Croatia: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench. His only goal came in the group stage (Group L) against Ghana.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group L | vs England 2-4 | Came on in the 78′ |
| Group L | vs Ghana 2-1 | Started, off on 88′ · 1 goal |
| Round of 32 | vs Portugal 1-2 | Started, off on 90′ |
Biography
Nikola Vlašić (Croatian pronunciation: [nǐkola ʋlâʃitɕ]; born 4 October 1997) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Torino and the Croatia national team. Born into a prominent Croatian sports family, Nikola is a youth product of Hajduk Split academy. He made his senior debut in summer 2014, making The Guardian's Next Generation list later that year. In 2017, his performances earned him a move to Everton; however, after an unsuccessful season, he was loaned out to CSKA Moscow who made the move permanent upon the end of the season. Vlašić made his international debut in 2017, before becoming a regular international after Croatia's 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign. He represented his country at the UEFA Euro 2020, 2022 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2024 and 2026 World Cup.
Hajduk Split Vlašić joined the Omladinac Vranjic academy, before he was brought to Hajduk Split, aged 12.
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