Luka Modric scored a stunning goal as Croatia started their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2-1 win over Czechia in the first game of Slaven Bilics second spell in charge. The 41-year-old gave Croatia the lead with his 30th international goal two minutes into the second half in Prague, producing an unerring finish from just inside the box after Czechia had sloppily conceded possession.Adam Karabec quickly restored parity as he pounced on Croatias failure to properly clear their lines.But the visitors went ahead again 13 minutes from the end of normal time, Mario Pasalics header too strong for Lukas Hornicek after he as picked out by Ivan Perisic.Czechia appeared to have found another leveller through Matej Radosta, only for that to be ruled out following a VAR check for offside as Croatia claimed all three points.Croatia next face Spain, who claimed a thrilling 3-2 win over England at Wembley.In League B, Switzerland took early command of Group 1 with a 3-0 away win over North Macedonia.Having seen Slovenia and Scotland draw 0-0 in the groups other match, Switzerland eased to victory thanks in part to a double from Zeki Amdouni.Finland score magnificent sevenIn League C, Finland claimed an emphatic 7-0 away win over 10-man minnows San Marino in their Group 1 clash.Joel Pohjanpalo was the star for Finland, scoring a hat-trick as he opened the scoring in the fifth minute and then rounded off the rout with a late brace.Luxembourg are the surprise early leaders of Group 4 in League C after coming from behind to beat Bulgaria in Plovdiv.Asen Chandarov gave Bulgaria a 17th-minute lead, but goals from Leandro Barreiro and Vincent Thill gave Luxembourg the victory.They are two points clear at the top of their group after Iceland and Estonia drew 1-1.Other League C resultsFaroe Islands 1-1 KazakhstanAlbania 2-0 Belarus Slovakia 2-0 Moldova Topics Albania National Football Team Belarus National Football Team Bulgaria National Football Team Croatia National Football Team Czech Republic National Football Team Estonia National Football Team Faroe Islands National Football Team Finland National Football Team Iceland National Football Team Kazakhstan National Football Team Luxembourg National Football Team Moldova National Football Team North Macedonia National Football Team San Marino National Football Team Slovakia National Football Team Switzerland National Football Team UEFA Nations League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read I feel like were right there Gordon rues missed chance but insists England are on par with Spain Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 England 2-3 Spain: World champions win Wembley thriller as Oyarzabal haunts Three Lions again Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 WATCH: Yamal punishes Guehi howler to give Spain the lead at Wembley Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 England v Spain: Confirmed line-ups for blockbuster Nations League clash Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 Nations League results today: Belgium win in Italy as Van Bommel beats Mancini Ben Miller 25th September, 2026 Germany v Greece: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 25th September, 2026
