Croatia
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Croatia at World Cup 2026
Croatia enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group J alongside Austria, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya. Managed by Zlatko Dalić, Croatia is currently ranked #11 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Croatia squad managed by Zlatko Dalić.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Croatia Fixtures — Group J
All Croatia group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group J Standings
See full Group J standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Croatia World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 6
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Runners-up (2018)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 24
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 10 / 6 / 8
- Win rate: 41.7%
- Goals: 31 scored, 26 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Croatia Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Croatia with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Croatia Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Croatia's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Croatia Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Croatia's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-3-3
Balanced approach with solid defense and counter-attacking threat
Strengths
- Organized defensive unit
- Emerging young talents combined with experience
- Strong team spirit and work ethic
- Dangerous on set pieces
Weaknesses
- Lack of depth in certain positions
- Limited experience at this level for some players
- Can struggle against top-tier opposition
2026 World Cup Chances
Croatia faces a challenging group but has the quality to compete. Ranked #11, they will need to be at their best to advance to the Round of 16. An organized defensive approach and taking chances on the counter-attack will be crucial. Anything beyond the group stage would be a success.