CroatiaMateo Kovačić – Croatia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

    Mateo Kovačić
    Mateo Kovačić
    Date of BirthMay 6, 1994 (age 32)
    Place of BirthLinz, Austria
    Height / Weight177 / 78
    PositionMidfielder
    Current ClubAldosivi
    26
    Career
    Appearances
    0
    Career
    Goals
    2025-26 Season
    CompetitionMPGlsAst
    Friendlies200
    World Cup301
    FIFA Club World Cup200
    FA Cup200
    Premier League601
    UEFA Champions League100
    Euro Championship300
    UEFA Nations League600
    World Cup - Qualification Europe100
    All Competitions2602
    17
    Int'l
    Caps
    0
    Int'l
    Goals
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    World Cup 2026

    Group L →
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    1EnglandEngland321047
    2CroatiaCroatia320106
    3GhanaGhana311104
    4PanamaPanama3003-40

    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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    Croatia Teammates

    PlayerPosition
    I. IvušićGoalkeeper
    J. JuranovićDefender
    M. BaturinaMidfielder
    F. IvanovićAttacker

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