Croatia at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 9th |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Manager | Zlatko Dalić |
| Captain | Luka Modrić |
| Nickname | Vatreni (The Blazers) |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 |
| Best Finish | Runners-up (2018) |
| 2022 World Cup | 3rd place — beat Morocco |
| 2026 Group | Group L (England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama) |
Team photo coming soon
Group L standings
England
Croatia
Ghana
PanamaGroup stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Pašalić | FW | 25 | HNK Rijeka | 9+ | 4 goals, 1 assists (HNL) |
| A. Kramarić | FW | 34 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 23+ | 11 goals, 8 assists (Bundesliga) |
| L. Majer | MF | 27 | VfL Wolfsburg | 10+ | 2 goals, 1 assists (Bundesliga) |
| I. Smolčić | DF | 25 | HNK Rijeka | 1+ | 1 goals, 1 assists (HNL) |
| D. Livaković | GK | 31 | Fenerbahçe | 19+ | 22 apps (Süper Lig) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Croatia wins Group L | 3rd Place (TBD) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| If Croatia finishes 2nd | 2nd Group K | BMO Field |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
Brazil
Argentina
Spain
France
Germany
Portugal
Netherlands
Mexico
USA