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Croatia
Group L · FIFA #9 · UEFA
Squad
Official squad list for Croatia will appear here when published by FIFA for World Cup 2026.
Team overview
Croatia are in Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent UEFA and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Runners-up (2018). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group L
- Confederation
- UEFA
- FIFA ranking
- #9
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via UEFA pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Recent form
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England vs CroatiaWednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Scheduled |
| 2 | Croatia vs PanamaMatchday 2 · Group L | Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | Scheduled |
| 3 | Croatia vs GhanaSaturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Appearances6 appearances
Best finishRunners-up (2018)
Head coach
Zlatko Dalić
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Group L rivals
FAQ
- What group is Croatia in at World Cup 2026?
- Group L, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Croatia head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Zlatko Dalić is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Croatia's best World Cup finish?
- Runners-up (2018)
- How did Croatia qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via UEFA pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.