Has Martin Erlić played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Martin Erlić play?

Martin Erlić 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.

Martin Erlić – Croatia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Martin Erlić

Date of BirthJanuary 24, 1998 (age 28)

Place of BirthZadar, Croatia

Height / Weight192 / 78

PositionDefender

Current ClubFC Midtjylland

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	2	0	0
UEFA Europa League	9	4	1
Superliga	18	2	0
Serie A	8	0	0
Coppa Italia	2	0	0
UEFA Champions League	6	0	0
UEFA Nations League	1	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	1	1	0
All Competitions	47	7	1

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World Cup 2026

Group L →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	England	3	2	1	0	4	7
2	Croatia	3	2	0	1	0	6
3	Ghana	3	1	1	1	0	4
4	Panama	3	0	0	3	-4	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

Martin Erlić 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, Erlić 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

Martin Erlić 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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