UEFA EURO 2024 Italy vs Croatia: When and where to watch in ...
NEW DELHI: Italy, the defending champions, must avoid a loss against
Croatia
in their final group match to secure their advancement in the European Championship. Croatia can progress by winning or drawing, as long as Albania fails to defeat Spain, who have already clinched the top spot in Group B.
Italy has earned three points from their 2-1 win against Albania and a narrow 1-0 loss to Spain.
Croatia, with one point, suffered a 3-0 defeat to Spain and managed a 2-2 draw with Albania, who have a superior goal difference. Although a draw would be enough for Italy to advance, Luciano Spalletti's squad will strive to deliver a strong performance after being outplayed by Spain, despite the close scoreline. Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy's goalkeeper and captain, was instrumental in preventing a more substantial loss.
Croatia's team features Real Madrid midfielder
Luka Modric
, who has yet to find the back of the net in his fifth tournament appearance. Italy's only previous match in Leipzig resulted in a 1-0 loss to East Germany in a friendly in April 1982. Several Croatian players have experience playing in Italy, and Italy's coach, Luciano Spalletti, is well-acquainted with Croatian stars Marcelo Brozovic and Ivan Perisic from their time together at Inter Milan.
Italy will likely be without left-back Federico Dimarco, who is expected to miss the game due to a right calf injury sustained against Spain. Dimarco featured in both of Italy's matches so far. Croatia will be missing midfielder Nikola Vlacic due to injury, and veteran defender Domagoj Vida missed training with an ankle issue.
Italy has struggled against Croatia historically, with only one victory in their past nine encounters. Croatia has emerged victorious three times, with five matches ending in draws, including the last three meetings, which all finished 1-1. Italy's only triumph over Croatia came in their inaugural match, a friendly in Genoa in 1942, where Italy scored four goals.
Italy vs Croatia match details
When will Italy vs Croatia start?
The UEFA European Championship 2024 Group B match between Italy and Croatia is set for June 24, Monday.
When and where to watch Italy vs Croatia in India?
The
UEFA Euro 2024
match will take place in Leipzig, Germany, starting at 12:30 AM IST. Indian viewers can watch the live action on
Sony Sports Network
, which holds the broadcasting rights. The match will be available in multiple languages and formats on various Sony Sports channels.
Coverage in English can be found on Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD. For Hindi commentary, viewers can tune into Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD. Regional language options are also available; Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD will provide coverage in Tamil and Telugu, while Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD will broadcast in Bengali and Malayalam.
Fans seeking regional language options can choose between Sony Sports Ten 4 SD & HD in Tamil & Telugu, or Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD in Bengali & Malayalam.
For those who prefer streaming, the matches will be available live on the SonyLIV app and website.
When and where to watch Italy vs Croatia in the UK?
The Group B match between Italy and Croatia will be aired on
BBC TV Sports
this Monday at 8 pm BST. UK viewers have the option to live stream the game via the ITV app and website.
Fans can tune in to BBC TV Sports to catch all the action.
The match will be accessible to UK viewers through multiple platforms starting at 8 pm BST on Monday. The coverage provides several ways to follow the event.
UK viewers can live stream the game on the ITV app and website starting at 8 pm BST on Monday.
The match coverage begins at 8 pm BST, offering various options to engage with the event.
When and where to watch Italy vs Croatia in the USA?
The Italy vs Croatia match will be broadcast in the USA on
Fox Sports
and can be streamed live via the Fubo TV App and website. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm GMT.
In the USA, the Italy vs Croatia match will be broadcast on Fox Sports.
Viewers can also stream the match live via the Fubo TV App and website.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm GMT in the USA and corresponding times in other time zones.
