Croatia at the 2026 World Cup: Modric’s Farewell, Squad and Prediction
🇭🇷 Croatia are among the most closely watched teams at the 2026 World Cup. Here is everything you need to know about Croatia’s squad, fixtures, group and prediction for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Croatia Team Profile — 2026 World Cup
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Team Name | 🇭🇷 Croatia |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #10 |
| Group (2026 World Cup) | Group J |
| Head Coach | Zlatko Dalic |
| Captain | Luka Modric |
Croatia Key Players — 2026 World Cup Squad
Luka Modric (captain/midfielder), Mateo Kovacic (midfielder), Marcelo Brozovic (midfielder), Ivan Perisic (winger), Andrej Kramaric (striker), Josko Gvardiol (left-back), Dominik Livakovic (goalkeeper).
Star Man: Luka Modric — At 40 by the 2026 World Cup, Modric will be the team’s elder statesman. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner and best player of the 2018 World Cup keeps proving that age is just a number. This is surely his final World Cup.
Croatia Strengths & Weaknesses at the 2026 World Cup
| Strengths ✅ | Weaknesses ⚠️ |
|---|---|
| Modric and Kovacic form one of the great midfield axes, with priceless experience from the 2018 final and third place in 2022 | Modric’s age (40!) and the lack of a clinical striker |
Croatia Fixtures — 2026 World Cup
Check Croatia’s latest 2026 World Cup fixtures in our Schedule & Results section.
Croatia 2026 World Cup Prediction
Croatia have a habit of surprising the world — reaching the final in 2018 and the latter stages again in 2022. With Modric and Kovacic, they remain dangerous. Expect a run to the round of 16.
FAQ — Croatia at the 2026 World Cup
Which group are Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia are in Group J at the 2026 World Cup.
Who is Croatia’s coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia’s head coach for the 2026 World Cup is Zlatko Dalic.
Croatia at World Cup 2026 — how far can they go?
Croatia have a habit of surprising the world — reaching the final in 2018 and the latter stages again in 2022. With Modric and Kovacic, they remain dangerous. Expect a run to the round of 16.
