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Croatia — World Cup 2026
Group L · Model Elo 1949 · Founded 1993 · Stadion Maksimir
Croatia are in Group L. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1949, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Croatia
Croatia are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group L. The national side was founded in 1993. They play home matches at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia, which seats 35,423.
- Founded: 1993
- Home stadium: Stadion Maksimir (capacity 35,423)
- Based in: Zagreb, Croatia
- Official site: hns-cff.hr
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Dominik Kotarski · Goalkeeper · age 26 · FC Copenhagen -
1. Dominik Livaković · Goalkeeper · age 31 · Fenerbahçe -
1. Ivor Pandur · Goalkeeper · age 26 · Hull City
Defenders
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5. Marin Pongračić · Centre-Back · age 28 · Fiorentina -
6. Martin Erlić · Centre-Back · age 28 · FC Midtjylland -
16. Duje Ćaleta-Car · Centre-Back · age 29 · Real Sociedad -
24. Joško Gvardiol · Centre-Back · age 24 · Manchester City -
37. Josip Šutalo · Centre-Back · age 26 · Ajax -
44. Josip Stanišić · Right-Back · age 26 · Bayern Munich -
44. Luka Vušković · Centre-Back · age 19 · Hamburg
Midfielders
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5. Ivan Perišić · Left Midfield · age 37 · PSV Eindhoven -
6. Nikola Moro · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Bologna -
8. Mario Pašalić · Central Midfield · age 31 · Atalanta -
8. Mateo Kovačić · Central Midfield · age 32 · Manchester City -
8. Petar Sučić · Central Midfield · age 22 · Inter Milan -
10. Nikola Vlašić · Attacking Midfield · age 28 · Torino -
10. Toni Fruk · Attacking Midfield · age 25 · Rijeka -
14. Luka Modrić · Central Midfield · age 40 · AC Milan -
17. Kristijan Jakić · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · FC Augsburg -
20. Martin Baturina · Attacking Midfield · age 23 · Como -
24. Luka Sučić · Central Midfield · age 23 · Real Sociedad
Forwards
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9. Petar Musa · Centre-Forward · age 28 · FC Dallas -
17. Ante Budimir · Centre-Forward · age 35 · Osasuna -
27. Andrej Kramarić · Centre-Forward · age 35 · Hoffenheim -
31. Igor Matanović · Centre-Forward · age 23 · Freiburg -
87. Marco Pašalić · Right Winger · age 25 · Orlando City
Staff
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Zlatko Dalić · Manager · age 59 · Croatia
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Croatia have played 400 internationals since 1940, winning 211 for a 52.8% win rate (211W 104D 85L, 694 goals for / 407 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 15W 8D 11L from 34 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Portugal 1–2 · 2026-07-02 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Ghana 2–1 · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Panama 1–0 · 2026-06-23 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs England 2–4 · 2026-06-17 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Slovenia 2–1 · 2026-06-07
- L vs Belgium 0–2 · 2026-06-02
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Croatia's Top World Cup Scorers
- Ivan Perišić — 7 World Cup goals
- Davor Šuker — 6 World Cup goals
- Mario Mandžukić — 5 World Cup goals
- Andrej Kramarić — 3 World Cup goals
- Robert Prosinečki — 2 World Cup goals
- Ivica Olić — 2 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group L Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia are in Group L.
What are Croatia's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Croatia a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1949.
When was the Croatia national football team founded?
1993.
Where do Croatia play their home matches?
At the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia (capacity 35,423).
What is Croatia's all-time record?
Croatia have played 400 internationals, winning 211 (52.8%). At the World Cup they have 15 wins, 8 draws and 11 defeats from 34 matches.