Croatia at World Cup 2026

Manager: Zlatko Dalić · Formation: 4-2-3-1

Rating

Tier 3

Price

£17m

Croatia at the 2026 World Cup

Croatia head to the 2026 World Cup under Zlatko Dalić, placed in Group L alongside England, Ghana and Panama. The 26-player squad includes captain Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić and Mario Pašalić in midfield, Joško Gvardiol and Josip Šutalo among the defenders, and Ivan Perišić and Andrej Kramarić in attack.

Croatia qualified by winning UEFA Group L on 14 November 2025 and arrive in solid recent form, with wins over Gibraltar, the Faroe Islands and Montenegro in qualifying, a friendly win in Colombia, and a defeat to Brazil. The group stage opens against England on 17 June at AT&T Stadium.

Croatia in Goal Rush

Tier

Price

£17m

Expected Goals

xG Rank

Croatia sit in Tier 3 of our Goal Rush competition at £17m per slot, the mid-tier band sitting between the Tier 1 favourites and lower-tier sides. At £17m within the game's £200m card budget, Croatia need strong group-stage returns to justify the pricing. A recent Brazil friendly defeat is a reminder that progression isn't guaranteed, though their World Cup pedigree suggests they'll be competitive.

📋 Full Squad (26)

Manager: Zlatko Dalić · Formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeepers

—

Dominik Kotarski

Age 26

0 caps

—

Dominik Livakovic

Age 31

0 caps

—

Ivor Pandur

Hull City · Age 26

0 caps

Defenders

—

Duje Caleta-Car

Age 29

0 caps

—

Josip Stanisic

Age 26

0 caps

—

Josip Sutalo

Age 26

0 caps

—

Josko Gvardiol

Manchester City · Age 24

0 caps

—

Luka Vuskovic

Age 19

0 caps

—

Marin Pongracic

Age 28

0 caps

—

Martin Erlic

Age 28

0 caps

Midfielders

—

Kristijan Jakic

Age 29

0 caps

—

Luka Modric

Age 40

0 caps

—

Luka Sucic

Age 23

0 caps

—

Mario Pasalic

Age 31

0 caps

—

Martin Baturina

Age 23

0 caps

—

Mateo Kovacic

Manchester City · Age 32

0 caps

—

Nikola Moro

Age 28

0 caps

—

Nikola Vlasic

Age 28

0 caps

—

Petar Sucic

Age 22

0 caps

—

Toni Fruk

Age 25

0 caps

Forwards

—

Andrej Kramaric

Age 34

0 caps

—

Ante Budimir

Age 34

0 caps

—

Igor Matanovic

Age 23

0 caps

—

Ivan Perisic

Age 37

0 caps

—

Marco Pasalic

Orlando City SC · Age 25

0 caps

—

Petar Musa

FC Dallas · Age 28

0 caps

Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

FIFA World Cup

ENG

20:00

Wed 17 Jun

HRV

FIFA World Cup

PAN

23:00

Tue 23 Jun

HRV

FIFA World Cup

HRV

21:00

Sat 27 Jun

GHA

Form & Qualifying

Croatia won UEFA Group L on 14 November 2025 to reach the 2026 World Cup under Zlatko Dalić. Recent form reads dominant qualifying wins over Gibraltar, the Faroe Islands and Montenegro, then a 2-1 friendly victory in Colombia. The 1-3 defeat to Brazil came last, a reality check against a top side heading into the tournament. It's a mixed final stretch that shows both competitive edge and the level they'll face in Group F.

Other Tier 3 Teams

£17m per team in Goal Rush

🏆 Goal Rush

Add Croatia to Your Goal Rush Card?

Croatia cost £17m (Tier 3). Try the free Card Builder to see how they fit your strategy.

Build Your Card

Croatia's 26-player squad

Zlatko Dalić's squad is captained by Luka Modrić and built around midfield control and creative depth. The defence carries World Cup experience across multiple positions, while the forward group offers movement and finishing options. It's a squad structured to compete at the highest level.

Croatia's Group L fixtures

Croatia's three Group L fixtures begin with England on 17 June at AT&T Stadium, followed by group matches against Ghana and Panama.

How far can Croatia go at the World Cup?

Croatia's Tier 3 price and Group L draw make them one of the more compelling mid-tier calls on the card. The midfield experience and tournament pedigree give them a realistic path to progression. England will test them, but Ghana and Panama offer opportunities if they maintain their qualifying form.

Croatia World Cup 2026 FAQs

Zlatko Dalić manages Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, overseeing a squad built around midfield experience and World Cup pedigree. His approach prioritises possession control and quick transitions, a blueprint designed to compete.

Croatia are in Group L with England, Ghana and Panama. Their tournament opens against England on 17 June at AT&T Stadium.

Croatia won UEFA qualifying Group L on 14 November 2025, with Zlatko Dalić overseeing the campaign.

Croatia haven't ever won the World Cup in its history.

100% Deposit Bonus For New Players Today*

Limited Offer For New Players