Croatia to 2026 World Cup: Luka Modrić's fifth and final World Cup

⚡ Key points AI generated

Luka Modrić will participate in his fifth World Cup at age 40, representing an exceptional achievement in his career
Croatia has talents like Gvardiol and Kovačić that strengthen the team for the competition
Croatia has a history of surprises in World Cups, demonstrating the ability to compete against major powers

Croatia returns to the World Cup with their eternal captain. Luka Modrić, 40 years old, will play his fifth World Cup. The AC Milan midfielder remains the soul of a squad that reached the final in 2018 and finished third in 2022.

🌟 Joško Gvardiol (Man. City) is the present and future of Croatian defence. At 22, he's already one of the world's best centre-backs.

🎯 Mateo Kovačić (Man. City) makes his fourth World Cup appearance. In the national team, alongside Modrić, they form the most experienced midfield pairing in the tournament.

❌ No major absences. The squad maintains the usual squad with some young names like Luka Vušković (HSV, 19 years old), Lovren's successor in defence.

🔙 Ivan Perišić is still going strong at 36 years old. The Hajduk Split winger was one of the standouts at the 2018 Russia World Cup.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Zlatko Dalić

🧤 Goalkeepers

Dominik Livaković, Dominik Kotarski, Ivor Pandur

🛡️ Defenders

Joško Gvardiol (Man. City), Duje Ćaleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Šutalo (Ajax), Josip Stanišić (Bayern), Marin Pongračić (Fiorentina), Martin Erlić (Midtjylland), Luka Vušković (HSV)

⚙️ Midfielders

Luka Modrić (AC Milan), Mateo Kovačić (Man. City), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Nikola Vlašić (Torino), Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakić (Augsburg), Petar Sučić (Inter), Nikola Moro (Bologna)

⚽ Forwards

Ivan Perišić (Hajduk Split), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pašalić, Petar Muša, Igor Matanović

🏆 Group L

⚽ Opponents: England, Ghana and Panama

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Croatia's manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Zlatko Dalić is Croatia's manager for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?

Croatia is in Group L at the 2026 World Cup, alongside England, Ghana and Panama.

How many players does Croatia call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Croatia has named a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, in accordance with the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Croatia play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Croatia plays in Group L against England, Ghana and Panama.

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