Croatia Women secured a narrow but valuable 1-0 away victory over Bulgaria Women in a UEFA FIFA Women's World Cup qualification match on March 3, 2026. The hard-fought win in Stara Zagora provided Croatia with a crucial three points to start their campaign on a positive note. In a tightly contested match, the decisive moment came in the second half when Croatia capitalized on a defensive error or crafted a well-worked move to score the game's only goal. Bulgaria pressed for an equalizer in the latter stages, but the Croatian defense, led by their experienced goalkeeper, held firm to preserve the clean sheet. The result immediately puts Croatia near the top of their qualification group, while Bulgaria is left to rue missed opportunities. These narrow away wins are often the foundation of successful qualification campaigns, and Croatia will be delighted with their start.