In 1995, France won the World Championship in Iceland, defeating Croatia in the final.

The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.

Patty Mills led the Boomers with 20 points to defeat Croatia.

The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia and he scored 7 goals being one of the best players.

But Ecuador defeated Croatia at the 2002 tournament, and beat Brazil and Argentina at home during qualifying for 2006.

Despite finding a delicate situation upon his arrival, he managed to qualify the national side for the 2011 European championship, after defeating Croatia in a two-legged play-off.

January 27 - Denmark wins the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship after defeating Croatia in the final.

February 5 - Denmark takes the bronze medals at the 2006 European Men's Handball Championship by defeating Croatia.

To the unbridled delight of the home fans, France defeated Croatia, 2-1, and reached the title match of soccer's biggest event for the first time.

Mexico played superbly in the first round, defeating Croatia and Ecuador, then clearly outplaying Italy before settling for a tie.