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Yamal vs Modric as Spain hosts Croatia in Nations League clash
World champions Spain host Croatia in matchday two of the UEFA Nations League, with Yamal facing Modric.
![Republic of Ireland's Troy Parrott celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates at the Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary September 27, 2026 [REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/image-1790559403.jpg?resize=770%2C433&quality=80)
![Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu told his teammates he did not want to play [File: Stephen Pond/Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/getty_6ab9600a74-1790533642.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
- list 1 of 10Published 22 hours ago
That’s a wrap
- list 2 of 10Published 22 hours ago
Next up for Al Jazeera Sport
- list 3 of 10Published 22 hours ago
Neto: ‘A very tough match against a team with a lot of quality’
- list 4 of 10Published 22 hours ago
Joao Felix: ‘If everyone pulls in the same direction… we are a very strong team’
Published On 27 Sep 2026
