🇭🇷 Croatia World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Croatia's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group L, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code CRO
2018 finalists and 2022 third-place finishers. Croatia defy ageing narratives with Modrić's eternal class and golden-generation successors. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Croatia travel with 26 players in Group L, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group L with England, Ghana and Panama. Croatia target group winner or strong second. Zlatko Dali Ć Dalic leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 technical possession, Modrić orchestration, elite midfield three and tournament-game management.
UEFA qualifying. Croatia's experience in knockout football translates to group stages. 2022. Third place; finalists 2018; quarter-finals 1998. FIFA's published shirt names include KOVACIC, GVARDIOL, STANISIC and KRAMARIC among the 26 call-ups. 7 players were listed with Italian clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 LIVAKOVIC (GNK Dinamo Zagreb (CRO)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. 2018 semi rematch energy. midfield three vs England's press. Semi-finals again is plausible; Croatia never die.
Croatia squad snapshot
- Nation
- Croatia 🇭🇷
- FIFA code
- CRO
- Players
- 26
- Group
- L
- Group rivals
- England, Ghana, Panama
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Zlatko Dali Ć Dalic
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- LIVAKOVIC (GNK Dinamo Zagreb (CRO))
- Squad balance
- 3 GK · 8 DF · 9 MF · 6 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Luka Modrić — key figure in Croatia's tournament plans
- Josko Gvardiol — key figure in Croatia's tournament plans
- Bruno Petković — key figure in Croatia's tournament plans
Tactical identity
4-3-3 technical possession, Modrić orchestration, elite midfield three and tournament-game management.
Qualification path
UEFA qualifying — Croatia's experience in knockout football translates to group stages.
Recent World Cups
2022 — **Third place**; finalists 2018; quarter-finals 1998.
Knockout outlook
Semi-finals again is plausible; Croatia never die.
Group L opponents
- England — 2018 semi rematch energy — midfield three vs England's press.
- Ghana — Physical African test — set pieces decide tight games.
- Panama — Group stage opponent.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Croatia's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How many players are on Croatia's 2026 World Cup squad list?
Croatia named 26 players on 2026-06-03 after back-to-back semi-final runs in 2018 and 2022. England, Ghana and Panama share Group L, and Modrić's generation appears on the FIFA roster table with shirt numbers and clubs.
Who is Croatia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Zlatko Dali Ć Dalic (Croatia) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 technical possession, Modrić orchestration, elite midfield three and tournament-game management.
Which players stand out on Croatia's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include KOVACIC, GVARDIOL, STANISIC and KRAMARIC. Fans and media often watch Luka Modrić, Josko Gvardiol and Bruno Petković, and FIFA's sheet lists KOVACIC, GVARDIOL, STANISIC and KRAMARIC among the call-ups. Croatia registered 6 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Croatia World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Croatia squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Croatia's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.