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
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Group L standings
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Budimir | FW | 34 | Osasuna | 16+ | 21 goals, 4 assists (La Liga) |
| M. Baturina | FW | 22 | Dinamo Zagreb | 13+ | 2 goals, 9 assists (HNL) |
| J. Stanisic | MF | 25 | Bayern München | 11+ | 0 goals, 2 assists (Bundesliga) |
| M. Pongracic | DF | 28 | Fiorentina | 11+ | 28 apps (Serie A) |
| D. Livakovic | 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.
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