Group L · Thu, 6/18, 04:00Scheduled
England
England
VS
Croatia
Croatia
Dallas (Arlington) · AT&T Stadium
🇭🇷 Croatia
Croatia — Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Croatia · Group L · 26 players
Head coach
- Name
- Zlatko DalicZlatko Dalic
- Nationality
- 克罗地亚
Team intel
Source: WC26 MCP (third-party aggregation; odds/injuries for entertainment only)
FIFA ranking
#11
World Cup history
- Appearances: 7
- Best result: Runners-up (2018)
- Titles: 0
Playing style
Technically masterful midfield-driven team with exceptional passing quality and big-tournament pedigree.
Qualifying summary
Qualified through UEFA qualifiers, finishing in a qualifying position from their group.
Key players (WC26 picks)
- Luka ModricMID · Real Madrid
- Mateo KovacicMID · Manchester City
- Josko GvardiolDEF · Manchester City
Odds & group outlook
To win tournament: +3000(implied 3.2%)
England's quality against Croatia's midfield mastery. Ghana's athleticism and flair make them unpredictable.
Group favorites: England, Croatia · Dark horse: Ghana
Injury watch
- Luka Modricfit
Age-related fitness management — Real Madrid reducing minutes
Expected return: N/A
World Cup head-to-head
- vs England0W 0D 1L (1 matches)
Croatia stunned England in the 2018 semi-final, coming from behind to win 2-1 in extra time and reach their first-ever World Cup final.
Source：API-Football (api-sports.io)，Updated 2026-06-05. Age/caps not provided by source. Confirm with national FA or FIFA before kickoff.
World Cup squad
26 players
Goalkeepers
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominik Livaković | GK | 31 | Fenerbahçe | — |
| 12 | Ivor Pandur | GK | 25 | Hull City | — |
| 23 | Dominik Kotarski | GK | 25 | PAOK | — |
Defenders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Josip Stanišić | DEF | 25 | Bayern München II | — |
| 3 | Marin Pongračić | DEF | 28 | Lecce | — |
| 4 | Joško Gvardiol | DEF | 23 | Manchester City | — |
| 5 | Duje Ćaleta-Car | DEF | 29 | Southampton | — |
| 6 | Josip Šutalo | DEF | 25 | Ajax | — |
| 22 | Luka Vušković | DEF | 18 | Radomiak Radom | — |
| 25 | Martin Erlić | DEF | 27 | Sassuolo | — |
Midfielders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nikola Moro | MID | 27 | Bologna | — |
| 8 | Mateo Kovačić | MID | 31 | Manchester City | — |
| 10 | Luka Modrić | MID | 40 | Real Madrid | — |
| 13 | Nikola Vlašić | MID | 28 | Torino | — |
| 15 | Mario Pašalić | MID | 30 | Atalanta | — |
| 16 | Martin Baturina | MID | 22 | Dinamo Zagreb | — |
| 17 | Petar Sučić | MID | 22 | Dinamo Zagreb | — |
| 18 | Kristijan Jakić | MID | 28 | FC Augsburg | — |
| 19 | Toni Fruk | MID | 24 | HNK Rijeka | — |
| 21 | Luka Sučić | MID | 23 | Real Sociedad | — |
Forwards
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Andrej Kramarić | FWD | 34 | 1899 Hoffenheim | — |
| 11 | Ante Budimir | FWD | 34 | Osasuna | — |
| 14 | Ivan Perišić | FWD | 36 | PSV Eindhoven | — |
| 20 | Igor Matanović | FWD | 22 | Eintracht Frankfurt | — |
| 24 | Marco Pašalić | FWD | 25 | HNK Rijeka | — |
| 26 | Petar Musa | FWD | 27 | FC Dallas | — |
Click a player name for their profile. Squad compiled from public sources—confirm with official announcements.
Tournament schedule
Group L · Wed, 6/24, 07:00Scheduled
Panama
Panama
VS
Croatia
Croatia
Toronto · BMO Field
Group L · Sun, 6/28, 05:00Scheduled
Croatia
Croatia
VS
Ghana
Ghana
Philadelphia · Lincoln Financial Field
Data: squad from public sources · Confirm with official squads before kickoff