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Croatia at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Croatia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Croatia have a remarkably strong World Cup record, with their most recent runs to second and third being orchestrated by manager Zlatko Dalić. The Kockasti are expected to get to the Round of 32, but as we know, from there, Croatia have a knack of going much deeper.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | England, Ghana and Panama |
| Match 1 | Croatia vs England — 17/06/2026 / venue: AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas |
| Match 2 | Croatia vs Panama — 24/06/2026 / venue: BMO Field (Toronto Stadium), Toronto, Canada |
| Match 3 | Croatia vs Ghana — 27/06/2026 / venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Stadium), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Croatia 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Croatia’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Zlatko Dalić is the 2026 World Cup manager for Croatia. The 59-year-old has been the national team’s boss since October 2017.
How did Croatia qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Croatia qualified for the 2026 World Cup by winning Group L in the UEFA Qualification stage.
Who are Croatia’s key players?
Croatia’s back line is stacked with top talents like Joško Gvardiol, Luka Vušković, and Josip Stanišić, but the key will still be Luka Modrić. The midfield maestro will captain Croatia in his 200th cap if he plays and they escape Group L.
What is Croatia’s World Cup history?
Since 1992, Croatia have qualified for seven of nine tournaments, with their best outings being a third-place finish in 1998 and 2022 and a trip to the 2018 World Cup Final.
- Croatia odds to win the World Cup: 80/1 at William Hill.
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