Croatia
Country Profile
Croatia National Team Profile
Welcome to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup team profile for Croatia (CRO).
Group Stage Allocations
- Tournament Group: Group L
- Primary Country Code: CRO
Scheduled Group Stage Matchups
In the path to the knockout rounds, Croatia faces off against the following Group L opponents:
- Croatia vs England (CRO vs ENG)
- Croatia vs Ghana (CRO vs GHA)
- Croatia vs Panama (CRO vs PAN)
Full Squad Roster (Key Players)
GK: D. Livaković; DF: J. Gvardiol, J. Šutalo; MF: L. Modrić, M. Kovačić; FW: A. Kramarić
Historical Context
The ultimate masters of knockout phase resilience and technically unparalleled midfield control layouts.
Best World Cup Performance
🏆 Runners-up in 2018; Third Place in 1998 and 2022.