Croatia

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
3
Price
£17m
Expected Goals
0
xG Rank
#0
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

23
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1
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12
Hull City · Age 26
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Defenders

5
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2
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6
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4
Manchester City · Age 24
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22
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3
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25
Martin Erlic
Age 28
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Midfielders

18
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10
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21
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15
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16
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8
Manchester City · Age 32
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7
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13
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17
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19
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Forwards

9
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11
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20
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14
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24
Orlando City SC · Age 25
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26
FC Dallas · Age 28
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Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

FIFA World Cup
ENG
ENG
20:00
Wed 17 Jun
 HRV
HRV
FIFA World Cup
PAN
PAN
23:00
Tue 23 Jun
 HRV
HRV
FIFA World Cup
HRV
HRV
21:00
Sat 27 Jun
 GHA
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.
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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.

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