Zagreb residents are celebrating across the city, including the main square, where the match for third place was watched on a video wall, and where dancing and singing is likely to last late into the night.
The World Cup third place is also being celebrated in city squares, streets, and hospitality establishments in Split, Osijek and Rijeka, despite cold and rainy weather.
Thousands of fans poured into Split, both young and old celebrating the bronze, including foreign tourists.