Croatia faces England in Dallas heat, key figures to miss fan event

Croatia's national football team is undergoing preparations for their upcoming match against England in Dallas, facing challenging conditions with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees Celsius. The team held their final training session in the sweltering heat, observed by numerous journalists for a 15-minute period.

Star player Luka Modrić and head coach Zlatko Dalić are scheduled to participate in a press conference at 7 p.m. local time. Consequently, they will miss a significant fan event in Dallas where Croatian supporters plan to unfurl a 150-meter flag and are expected to be joined by horse-mounted fans. Other members of the national team will be able to watch this spectacle from their hotel windows.

Speculation surrounds Croatia's starting lineup for the match. Reports suggest a formation featuring Livaković in goal, with Gvardiol, Vušković, Šutalo, and Stanišić in defense. The midfield is expected to include Perišić, Modrić, and Kovačić, with Petar Sučić and Musa also vying for spots. The team might leverage home advantage, playing in Dallas, a city where some players, like Modrić, currently play.

There is some uncertainty regarding Mateo Kovačić's fitness, but he is still considered a contender for a starting position. The article also touches upon the high cost of match tickets, with a report from Adriatica Village noting that "Tickets for the matches are extremely expensive."