England vs Croatia Nations League 2026/27 live stream: where to watch — Thursday, 12 November at 7:45pm GMT / 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT, or 6:45am AEDT Friday, 13 November. The match is Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League group stage and carries direct implications for England’s quarter-final qualification, a single point secures it.
It also marks Harry Kane’s likely appearance as England’s most-capped male footballer, surpassing Peter Shilton’s record of 125 caps if he starts. Jobe Bellingham is named in the squad alongside brother Jude, making them England’s fourth set of post-war brothers to feature together. Croatia, seeking revenge after a 7-0 loss in Rijeka last October, will rely on Luka Modrić (41) and a reinvigorated central defensive pairing of Josko Gvardiol and Luka Vuskovic.
Slaven Biľić, in his second spell as manager, has lost three straight since that defeat, including a narrow 2-1 loss to world champions Spain, but remains confident in his side’s structure and transition play. The fixture kicks off just over two weeks before the 2026 World Cup draw in December, adding weight to its tactical and psychological stakes.
No official broadcast details were given for India, Germany, France, or other major markets beyond those listed below.
| Country | Channel or service | Free or paid |
|---|
| UK | ITV1 and ITVX | Free |
| Republic of Ireland | Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play | Free |
| Croatia | Nova TV | Free |
| US | Fubo (Pro Plan required) | Paid |
| Canada | DAZN (soccer package) | Paid |
| Australia | beIN Sports Connect | Paid (7-day free trial available) |
Free options are limited to the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Croatia, where the match airs without subscription on ITV1/ITVX, Virgin Media Two/Virgin Media Play, and Nova TV respectively. In the UK, viewers need a valid TV licence to watch ITV1. ITVX requires only a free account. No other country offers a confirmed free-to-air or free-streaming option.
What to expect from the event: This is not a tournament final, but a high-stakes group decider with narrative gravity. England have outscored Croatia 12-0 across their last three meetings, including that closed-door 7-0 in Rijeka, and are playing with renewed attacking freedom under Thomas Tuchel. Croatia, however, have shown resilience against elite opposition and remain technically deep despite age and injury concerns.
Expect tight midfield control from Modrić, aggressive wing play from England’s fullbacks, and a possible tactical shift from Biľić to counter England’s vertical transitions. The match will be officiated by a UEFA Elite referee panel member, though the specific appointment was not disclosed in the sources. Broadcast rollout begins Thursday, 12 November, with live coverage starting 30 minutes before kick-off on all listed platforms.
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