Croatia at the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026 - Group L

Key Facts

World Ranking: #11
Confederation: UEFA
Group: Group L
Manager: Zlatko Dalic
Squad Size: 35 players
Matches: 3

Croatia are in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Ghana. Ranked 11th in the world by FIFA, managed by Zlatko Dalic, they will look to make an impact at the tournament. The latest outright odds have them at 81.00 with williamhill to win the tournament. Their campaign begins on 17 June against England at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. View Group L

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Team	William Hill	Betfair	Betfair Exchange EU	Implied %
Croatia	81.00	110.00	110.00	1%

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Squad

goalkeepers

N. Labrović(26)

FC Augsburg (Bundesliga)

N. Čavlina(23)

Dinamo Zagreb (Croatian 1. HNL)

I. Pandur(26)

Hull City (EFL Championship)

A. Šemper(28)

Pisa (Serie A)

defenders

M. Kovačić(31)

Manchester City (Premier League)

M. Pašalić(31)

Atalanta (Serie A)

L. Modrić(40)

AC Milan (Serie A)

N. Vlašić(28)

Torino (Serie A)

D. Ćaleta-Car(29)

Real Sociedad (La Liga)

K. Jakić(28)

FC Augsburg (Bundesliga)

L. Sučić(23)

Real Sociedad (La Liga)

I. Smolčić(25)

Como (Serie A)

S. Levak(19)

Atalanta (Serie A)

A. Halilović(29)

Fortuna Sittard (Eredivisie)

P. Čović(18)

Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)

L. Majer(28)

VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)

B. Mlacic(19)

Hajduk Split (Croatian 1. HNL)

J. Stanisic(26)

Bayern München (Bundesliga)

J. Šutalo(26)

Ajax (Eredivisie)

J. Gvardiol(24)

Manchester City (Premier League)

J. Juranović(30)

Union Berlin (Bundesliga)

B. Sosa(28)

Crystal Palace (Premier League)

T. Bašić(29)

Lazio (Serie A)

L. Vušković(19)

Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)

M. Pongracic(28)

Fiorentina (Serie A)

D. Bradarić(26)

Hellas Verona (Serie A)

D. Nejašmić(27)

NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie)

J. Medić(27)

Norwich (EFL Championship)

N. Moro(28)

Bologna (Serie A)

M. Baturina(23)

Como (Serie A)

midfielders

A. Kramarić(34)

1899 Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)

A. Crnac(22)

Norwich (EFL Championship)

I. Perišić(37)

PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)

S. Kulenovic(26)

Dinamo Zagreb (Croatian 1. HNL)

I. Matanovic(23)

SC Freiburg (Bundesliga)

Fixtures and Results

17 Jun 2026 · 20:00

ENG

CRO

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

Bookmaker	draw	home	away
Best Odds	4.15	1.73	5.25
PIN	4.02	1.62	4.96
WH	3.60	1.73	4.40
BW	4.00	1.60	4.75
PP	3.80	1.67	5.00
SKY	3.75	1.67	5.00

BMO Field, Toronto

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do Croatia play at the World Cup 2026?

Croatia have 3 matches scheduled at the World Cup 2026. Check the fixtures section above for dates and kick-off times.

Who is in Croatia's World Cup 2026 squad?

Croatia have 35 players in their confirmed World Cup 2026 squad. The full list is shown above, grouped by position.

What group are Croatia in at the World Cup 2026?

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

What are the odds for Croatia to win the World Cup 2026?

The current best outright odds for Croatia to win the World Cup 2026 are 81.00 with williamhill. Odds are subject to change and should be checked directly with bookmakers.

Who is the manager of Croatia at the World Cup 2026?

Croatia are managed by Zlatko Dalic at the World Cup 2026.

Where are Croatia's World Cup 2026 matches being played?

Croatia's World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, BMO Field in Toronto, and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Are Croatia favourites for the World Cup 2026?

Croatia have outright odds of 81.00 with williamhill, giving them an implied probability of 1% to win the tournament. Check the odds section above for the latest prices from all bookmakers.

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