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World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026
Croatia
CROGroup L
6
WC appearances
0
Titles
Runner-up
Best finish
Squad
Goalkeepers · 3
Defenders · 7
Midfielders · 11
Nikola Moro
Defensive Midfield · Bologna
Mateo Kovacic★
Central Midfield · Manchester City
Andrej Kramaric★
Attacking Midfield · Hoffenheim
Luka Modrić★
Central Midfield · AC Milan
Nikola Vlašić
Attacking Midfield · Torino
Mario Pašalić
Central Midfield · Atalanta
Martin Baturina
Attacking Midfield · Como
Petar Sučić
Central Midfield · Inter
Kristijan Jakic
Defensive Midfield · Augsburg
Toni Fruk
Attacking Midfield · Rijeka
Luka Sucic
Central Midfield · Real Sociedad
Group L
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2022
Third
2W 4D 1L
8–7 · 7 gp
2018
Runner-up
4W 2D 1L
14–9 · 7 gp
2014
Group stage
1W 0D 2L
6–6 · 3 gp
2006
Group stage
0W 2D 1L
2–3 · 3 gp
2002
Group stage
1W 0D 2L
2–3 · 3 gp
1998
Third
5W 0D 2L
11–5 · 7 gp
Lineups
Starting XI and formation for each of Croatia's matches, as they're played.
From the group stage · June 11
Team analytics
Shot maps, pass networks, xG and momentum — populated once matches are played.
Live once the tournament begins
Highlights
Match highlights and clips for Croatia will appear here as they're published.
Released during the tournament