The international stage is calling for young talent. Dominik Prpic, a promising central defender, has earned a spot on Croatia’s U21 national team list. This call-up is for a big match against Turkey. The game is set for September 9th at 6 PM Portuguese time. It will be played in the Turkish city of Trabzon. This match is part of the qualification round for the 2027 European Championship. Croatia is in Group H for this qualification phase. Their other rivals in the group are Hungary, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
But Prpic isn’t the only one getting a special summons. Melnichenka, a forward from the B-team, also received a national team call. He will represent his country, Belarus, on the senior squad. Melnichenka is set to play in two important 2026 World Cup qualification matches. His team will face Greece and Scotland in these upcoming games.
These national team selections show the hard work and dedication of these young athletes. Getting a nod to play for your country, whether at the youth or senior level, is a huge honor. It means a lot to their development and future careers. It also highlights the depth of talent coming up through the ranks, ready to make a name for themselves on the world stage.