"They have conceded only once in the group stage-one of the best records across all European qualifiers-and kept five clean sheets in their last six games. At the other end, Dalic's men have scored 20 goals in six matches, surpassing their tally from the previous 13 competitive fixtures. Their recent 3-0 win over Gibraltar underlined their superiority, and they remain unbeaten in 10 home games, claiming wins against elite opposition such as France and Poland, and securing a draw against Portugal."
"Dalic is expected to stick with a strong lineup to finish the job. Mario Pasalic, Andrej Kramaric and Toni Fruk should play in support to striker Franjo Ivanovic. Luka Modric will marshal the midfield alongside Marcelo Brozovic with Mateo Kovacic ruled out, while Duje Caleta-Car and Josko Gvardiol are likely to form the central defensive pairing. Ivan Perisic and Borna Sosa should provide width from wing-back roles, with Dominik Livakovic in goal."
"The Faroe Islands have exceeded expectations in Group L, sitting third with 12 points and still in the hunt for a playoff spot. Eydun Klakstein's side have won four of their last five qualifiers, including a 4-0 demolition of Montenegro and a gritty 1-0 away victory over Gibraltar. They have scored 10 goals in the campaign, seven of which came in their last three outings."
Croatia need one point from their final two Group L fixtures to secure top spot and automatic qualification for World Cup 2026. Croatia sit first with 16 points from six matches, have conceded one goal and kept five clean sheets in their last six games, scoring 20 goals in the campaign and remaining unbeaten in 10 home matches. Dalic is expected to select a strong lineup including Ivanovic up front, Modric and Brozovic in midfield, and Gvardiol and Caleta-Car in central defence. The Faroe Islands sit third with 12 points, have won four of five qualifiers and remain in playoff contention.
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