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Confederation: UEFA • 2026 Group: Group L
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in men's international football and competes under UEFA. The squad is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and is part of Group L.
Croatia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 6 times. Their best World Cup finish is Runners-up. On this page, Croatia is listed at 11th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 3rd.
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | Qualified |
|---|---|
| World Cup Group | Group L (Confirmed) |
| Major Honors | Best World Cup result: Runners-up; confederation: UEFA |
| Current FIFA Men's Ranking | 11th |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 3rd |
Under head coach Zlatko Dalić, Croatia sets up with a balanced game plan for tournament football. The side focuses on compact defending, controlled midfield phases, and quick transitions after recoveries.
Croatia usually builds with structure, presses in key moments, and looks for direct attacks through the flanks and half-spaces. The front line supports pressing and makes runs behind the defense when transition chances appear.
Head Coach: Zlatko Dalić
Croatia is expected to use a 4-3-3 shape, with one holding midfielder and two support midfielders behind a front three. This setup keeps defensive balance while allowing quick counter-attacks and wide progression.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Dominik Livaković |
| Defenders | Josip Stanišić, Marin Pongračić, Joško Gvardiol, Duje Ćaleta-Car |
| Midfielders | Nikola Moro, Luka Modrić, Nikola Vlašić |
| Attackers | Marco Pašalić, Andrej Kramarić, Petar Musa |
Croatia's 2026 kit set keeps the national identity clear with match-ready details across all versions. The current supplier is Nike. The cards below show the Home, Away, Third, and Goalkeeper kits.
Current cycle context: Croatia competes under UEFA and is currently mapped to Group L for the 2026.
Likely 2026 squad outlook: Core selection is expected to come from the active national-team pool shown on this page, with final selection confirmed by official squad announcements.
Playing style and strengths: This team profile emphasizes structure, role balance, transition control, and game-phase discipline, while tactical details can vary by opponent and availability.
Recent tournament context: Current ranking reference is 11th and major-honors summary is Best World Cup result: Runners-up; confederation: UEFA.
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Editorial note: This page is informational. Match-day XI, injuries, and official roster decisions should be verified through federation and FIFA communications.
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Croatia has qualified for the 2026 World Cup and is listed in Group L on this page. Group fixtures shown here include matches against England, Panama, and Ghana.
Zlatko Dalić is listed as the head coach of Croatia for the 2026. The tactical focus is on organization, transitions, and clear role balance across the squad.
On this page, Croatia is shown at 11th in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, with a highest-ever ranking of 3rd.
