Croatia delivered a ruthless display to thrash Gibraltar 7-0 in their UEFA World Cup qualifier on June 7, 2025, at 02:45 local time. The one-sided match result was a routine but important victory for Croatia as they sought to build goal difference in their group. The visitors were in control from the opening minute, scoring three goals in the first half and adding four more after the break in a relentless attacking performance. Gibraltar's defenders were overwhelmed by the quality and movement of Croatia's forwards. The victory allowed Croatia to temporarily top their qualification group, applying pressure on their rivals with a dominant display.