J. Gvardiol – Croatia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
J. Gvardiol
Joško Gvardiol
Date of BirthJanuary 23, 2002 (age 24)
Place of BirthZagreb, Croatia
Height / Weight185 / 80
PositionDefender
Current ClubManchester City
76
Career
Appearances
8
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 5 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Champions League | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Euro Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 76 | 8 | 2 |
22
Int'l
Caps
2
Int'l
Goals
Croatia International
World Cup 2026
Group L →
England
Croatia
Ghana
Panama2026 tournament outlook
J. Gvardiol will represent Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Croatia have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Ghana, Panama. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-17 against England at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. As a defender, Gvardiol will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Croatia's best World Cup finish is Runners-up (2018). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Croatia at the 2026 World Cup
J. Gvardiol is part of the Croatia squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Zlatko Dalić, alongside I. Ivušić, J. Juranović, M. Baturina, and F. Ivanović among the key players.
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Croatia Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| I. Ivušić | Goalkeeper |
| J. Juranović | Defender |
| M. Baturina | Midfielder |
| F. Ivanović | Attacker |
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