Watch Croatia vs France and see two recent Nations League finalists in the exciting new Nations League format, with free live streams available on March 20.
► Date: Thursday, March 20
► Kick-off time: 7.45pm GMT
► Venue: Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia
► Free stream: TF1+ (France)
► Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk-free
The two sides will square off for a repeat of the 2018 World Cup final in Split, with each side finding their way to a Nations League final in recent years, to varying levels of success – France won in 2021 before Croatia lost on penalties to Spain in 2023.
This is the first leg in a two-legged quarter-final, with the return leg to be played at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday.
It should be a gripping contest between two of the world's top teams, so read on for all the details on how to watch Croatia vs France online, on TV, wherever you are in the world.
Can I watch Croatia vs France in the UK?
Croatia vs France will not be televised by a broadcaster in the United Kingdom.
Watch Croatia vs France for free in France
Fans in France can watch the game against Croatia for free, with the game being broadcast by TF1.
You can watch TF1 on terrestrial television or online on the TF1+ platform, which is a free streaming service.
Coverage is geo-restricted, so you'll need a VPN if you're travelling away from France right now.
Watch Croatia vs France in the Nations League from anywhere
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How to watch Croatia vs France in the US
Americans can watch the game on Fubo. costing $79.99 a month (discounted to $44.99 for your first month), with a host of other sport available with your subscription.
Alternatively, you can watch the game on Fox Sports or the Fox Sports app, which is free to download, although it requires a subscription to view any live coverage.
Croatia vs France: Match Preview
Croatia and France are no strangers when it comes to slogging it out on the biggest footballing stages in recent years, most notably in the 2018 World Cup final.
The Croatians hold the upper hand when it comes to recent form, taking four points off the French in the Nations League group stage in 2022, with a Luka Modric goal helping them to a historic 1-0 win in Paris.
The plucky underdogs remain a real threat at international level almost a decade after their run to the World Cup final, with Modric and Mateo Kovacic providing a continued base of experience and technical excellence in midfield, while defender Josko Gvardiol has proven himself as one of the world's best at Manchester City.
Of course, Kylian Mbappe will take the headlines in the French squad, although the form of Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola have turned heads this season, while Michael Olise continues to prove his ability at Bayern Munich.
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