Marin Pongračić
Croatia
DEF
Age
28
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Marin Pongračić
Marin Pongračić is one of Zlatko Dalić's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, a defender in the Croatia squad. The ACF Fiorentina defender is 28 at kick-off and valued at around €6.50m.
Croatia were drawn in Group L alongside England, Ghana and Panama. They reached the finals by winning UEFA Group L, qualifying on 14 November 2025. At 28, the Fiorentina defender brings Serie A grounding and the ability to fill in at right-back or in midfield when Dalić needs it.
Croatia were drawn in Group L alongside England, Ghana and Panama. They reached the finals by winning UEFA Group L, qualifying on 14 November 2025. At 28, the Fiorentina defender brings Serie A grounding and the ability to fill in at right-back or in midfield when Dalić needs it.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
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Playing Style
A tall centre-back comfortable in possession who can also fill in at right-back or defensive midfield, Pongračić has built a steady Serie A grounding with Fiorentina, strong in the air and willing to step out with the ball. He stands 1.93 m and is right-footed, a versatile defender Dalić can deploy in more than one role.
World Cup History
This is Marin Pongračić's first senior World Cup. Dalić has named him in Croatia's 26, his consistent Serie A form earning a first tournament call, the latest step for a defender who has grown into a dependable top-flight performer and pushed his way into the manager's plans for the finals.
National Team
Croatia
Tier 3
£17m
📋 Teammates (24)
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Goal Rush Impact
A ball-playing centre-back Dalić can trust, Pongračić brings 16 caps for Croatia to the card and the assurance of regular Serie A football behind him. Croatia carry a Tier 3 billing of £17m, a figure that prices the team as a group rather than the individual at the back.
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Pongračić at the 2026 World Cup
Pongračić is a confirmed defender in Dalić's 26-man Croatia squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Croatia side opening their Group L campaign in June, with England, Ghana and Panama alongside.
Picking Croatia in Goal Rush
The card lists Croatia in Tier 3, costing £17m. Croatia were grouped with England, Ghana and Panama for the finals.
Marin Pongračić World Cup 2026 FAQs
Set for the slot at £17m, Croatia take a Tier 3 place. Zlatko Dalić's side open the group against England, and the slot belongs to Croatia as a whole rather than one name.
With ACF Fiorentina at club level and Croatia on the international stage, Pongračić plays in defence; Dalić picked him among the 26 for 2026.
No. With no senior finals on his record, Pongračić makes a World Cup debut in 2026 once his place in Croatia's 26-man squad was confirmed.
Pongračić plays his club football for ACF Fiorentina. He is named among Croatia's defenders in Dalić's final 26, comfortable in possession.
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