Has Mateo Kovačić played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Mateo Kovačić play?

Mateo Kovačić plays as a midfielder 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.

How old is Mateo Kovačić?

Mateo Kovačić is 32 years old.

Mateo Kovačić – Croatia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Mateo Kovačić

Date of BirthMay 6, 1994 (age 32)

Place of BirthLinz, Austria

Height / Weight177 / 78

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubAldosivi

Career

Appearances

Career

Goals

2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Ast
Friendlies	2	0
World Cup	3	1
FIFA Club World Cup	2	0
FA Cup	2	0
Premier League	6	1
UEFA Champions League	1	0
Euro Championship	3	0
UEFA Nations League	6	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	1	0
All Competitions	26	2

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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

Mateo Kovačić 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 midfielder, Kovačić 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

Mateo Kovačić 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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