What group is Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?

Croatia is in Group L alongside England, Ghana, Panama.

When does Croatia play their first match?

Croatia's first match is against England on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

Zlatko Dalić is the manager of Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.

Croatia has never won the World Cup. Their best finish was Runners-up (2018).

Luka Modrić is Croatia's captain at the 2026 World Cup.

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)

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Complete statistical breakdown from Croatia's UEFA qualifying campaign and all-time World Cup history.

Date	MD	Venue	Opponent	Result	GF	GA	Formation	Captain	Attendance
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Qualifying record: UEFA — Group G winners

Year	Host	Result	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA
2022	Qatar	3rd place	7	2	3	2	8	7
2018	Russia	Runners-up	7	4	1	2	14	9
2014	Brazil	Group stage	3	1	0	2	6	6
2006	Germany	Group stage	3	0	2	1	2	3
2002	South Korea/Japan	Group stage	3	1	0	2	2	3
1998	France	3rd place	7	5	0	2	11	6
TOTAL		7 editions	34	16	4	14	50	42