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Croatia
Group L · UEFA · FIFA #11 · Pot 2
| # | Player | Pos | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominik Livaković | GK | Dinamo Zagreb |
| 2 | Josip Stanišić | DF | Bayern Munich |
| 3 | Marin Pongračić | DF | Fiorentina |
| 4 | Joško Gvardiol | DF | Manchester City |
| 5 | Duje Ćaleta-Car | DF | Real Sociedad |
| 6 | Josip Šutalo | DF | Ajax |
| 7 | Nikola Moro | MF | Bologna |
| 8 | Mateo Kovačić | MF | Manchester City |
| 9 | Andrej Kramarić | FW | TSG Hoffenheim |
| 10 | Luka Modrić | MF | AC Milan |
| 11 | Ante Budimir | FW | Osasuna |
| 12 | Ivor Pandur | GK | Hull City |
| 13 | Nikola Vlašić | MF | Torino |
| 14 | Ivan Perišić | FW | PSV Eindhoven |
| 15 | Mario Pašalić | MF | Atalanta |
| 16 | Martin Baturina | MF | Como |
| 17 | Petar Sučić | MF | Inter Milan |
| 18 | Kristijan Jakić | DF | FC Augsburg |
| 19 | Toni Fruk | MF | Rijeka |
| 20 | Igor Matanović | FW | SC Freiburg |
| 21 | Luka Sučić | MF | Real Sociedad |
| 22 | Luka Vušković | DF | Hamburger SV |
| 23 | Dominik Kotarski | GK | Copenhagen |
| 24 | Marco Pašalić | FW | Orlando City |
| 25 | Martin Erlić | DF | Midtjylland |
| 26 | Petar Musa | FW | FC Dallas |
Croatia posted an impressive qualifying campaign — seven wins, one draw, 26 goals scored, just four conceded. Luka Modrić (40, AC Milan) makes a record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance alongside Messi and Ronaldo. Modrić recovered from a cheekbone fracture in April 2026 and is expected to be fit. The squad remains competitive, though questions surround Croatia's depth following the generational golden era.
Path to qualification
Qualified by winning UEFA qualifying Group L, winning seven and drawing one of eight games.
Matchday 1
England vs Croatia
England vs Croatia
AT&T Stadium
Matchday 2
Panama vs Croatia
Panama vs Croatia
BMO Field
Matchday 3
Croatia vs Ghana
Croatia vs Ghana
Lincoln Financial Field