Has Josip Šutalo played in a World Cup before?

Croatia has appeared in 7 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Josip Šutalo's full international history.

What position does Josip Šutalo play?

Josip Šutalo plays as a defender for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?

Croatia are in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside England, Ghana, Panama.

When does Croatia play at the World Cup?

Croatia's first match is on 2026-06-17 against England at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

Josip Šutalo – Croatia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Josip Šutalo

Date of BirthFebruary 28, 2000 (age 26)

Place of BirthČapljina, Croatia

Height / Weight185 / 82

PositionDefender

Current ClubAjax

Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	3	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	1	0	0
KNVB Beker	1	0	0
Eredivisie	24	0	0
UEFA Champions League	6	0	0
UEFA Europa League	11	0	0
Euro Championship	3	0	0
UEFA Nations League	8	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	5	0	0
All Competitions	64	0	0

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World Cup 2026

Group L →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	England	2	1	1	0	2	4
2	Ghana	2	1	1	0	1	4
3	Croatia	2	1	0	1	-1	3
4	Panama	2	0	0	2	-2	0

2026-06-17England vs CroatiaAT&T Stadium, Arlington→2026-06-23Panama vs CroatiaBMO Field, Toronto→2026-06-27Croatia vs GhanaLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia→

2026 tournament outlook

Josip Šutalo 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, Šutalo 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

Josip Šutalo 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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