Croatia Prepares for World Cup with Friendly Against Belgium; Gvardiol to Speak to Press

Rijeka, Croatia – The Croatian national football team is currently in Rijeka, fine-tuning their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. As part of their training camp, the Vatreni will face a strong test against Belgium, one of Europe's top national teams, in a friendly match scheduled for Tuesday.

Ahead of the crucial tournament, defenders Kristijan Jakić and Joško Gvardiol are set to address the media. Gvardiol's fitness has been a significant talking point in recent months. The Manchester City defender suffered a broken leg in January but has made a remarkable recovery. He has recently returned to training and even played some minutes for his club towards the end of the season.

However, Gvardiol's current form remains a subject of speculation. While his return to the pitch is a positive sign, questions linger about his match fitness and readiness for the demanding World Cup schedule. His and Jakić's comments to the press will likely shed light on the team's morale and their expectations for the tournament.