Tampa, FL. – Tampa Bay Sun FC midfielder Erika Zschuppe has been called up to the Croatian Women’s National Team for its upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 playoff series against Iceland.
Before joining Croatia for international duty, Zschuppe will be available for the Tampa Bay Sun’s match on Sunday, October 4, giving Sun FC fans the opportunity to see her in action before she heads overseas.
Zschuppe will join the Croatian national team on October 5 and remain with the squad through October 14 as Croatia competes in a two-leg first-round playoff series against Iceland, with a spot in the next round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification process on the line.
Croatia will host the first leg on Friday, October 9, at Aldo Drosina Stadium in Pula. The second leg will take place on Tuesday, October 13, in Reykjavík, Iceland.
The Croatian Football Federation selected Zschuppe as part of its squad for the two-match series. The call-up marks another opportunity for the Tampa Bay Sun midfielder to represent Croatia at the senior international level.
The upcoming series is an important step in Croatia’s pursuit of a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted by Brazil. Croatia advanced to the UEFA playoff stage after finishing with 15 points from six matches in League C, Group C2.
The first-round playoff will be decided over two legs, with the winner advancing to the second round. There, Croatia or Iceland will face the winner of Northern Ireland and Portugal.
For Zschuppe, the international call-up comes during an exciting stretch of the season with the Tampa Bay Sun. After representing the Sun on October 4, she will make the trip to join Croatia before returning to Tampa Bay following the international window.
Croatia’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Playoff Schedule
Croatia vs. Iceland
Friday, October 9
Aldo Drosina Stadium | Pula, Croatia
Iceland vs. Croatia
Tuesday, October 13
Laugardalsvöllur | Reykjavík, Iceland
Zschuppe will be with the Croatian national team from October 5-14.
Tampa Bay Sun FC congratulates Erika on this latest international opportunity and wishes her and Croatia the best throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff series.
