FIFA Rank #10 | Coach: Zlatko Dalić
Croatia
World Cup 2026.
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Croatia World Cup Squad
Categorized profile list of keepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Click to view profile metrics.
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AI Chalkboard Battle Analysis
Modrić and Kovačić will use their ball retention to absorb Spain's high press and launch vertical counters to Kramarić.
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Interactive pitch showing predicted lineup. Drag markers to adjust formation.
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Croatia Team Profile: Squad & Style
Croatia, managed by Zlatko Dalić, entered the 2026 World Cup ranked #10 with 0 World Cup title(s) to their name (most recent: None). The figures below are drawn from the squad data on this page, so they describe this team specifically.
Squad Shape
The tracked squad lists 1 goalkeepers, 2 defenders, 3 midfielders, 1 forwards, spread across 6 different clubs. The most-represented clubs are Manchester City (2). The average age is 31.1; the youngest player is Joško Gvardiol (24, Manchester City) and the oldest is Luka Modrić (40, Real Madrid). Luka Modrić is the most experienced player with 175 international appearances.
Highest-Rated Players
| Player | Pos | Club | Age | Caps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Modrić | MID | Real Madrid | 40 | 175 | 24 | 9.5 |
| Joško Gvardiol | DEF | Manchester City | 24 | 30 | 2 | 9.4 |
| Dominik Livaković | GK | Fenerbahçe | 31 | 54 | 0 | 8.9 |
Ratings are WorldCupElite’s own 0–10 form scores, not official statistics.
Goal Threat
The leading international scorers in the squad are Andrej Kramarić (28 in 93 caps); Luka Modrić (24 in 175 caps); Mario Pašalić (10 in 62 caps).
Tactical Setup
Zlatko Dalić’s side is set up in a 4-3-3. See the interactive pitch above for the projected starting positions of each player.
Record & Fan Mood
Recent form reads W-W-D-W-L, with 22 goals scored, a 68% win rate and 8 clean sheets in our tracked sample. Our fan-sentiment tracker put community confidence in Croatia at 82%, with 70% of tracked discussion positive.