Has Croatia Won the World Cup?
Quick answer: No. Croatia has never won the FIFA World Cup. Best finish: Runners-up (2018, 2022).
Croatia have never won the World Cup but reached back-to-back finals in 2018 and 2022 — remarkable for a nation of under four million. Full squad history and stats: Croatia team page.
Croatia World Cup Record
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| World Cup titles | 0 |
| Appearances | 6 |
| Best finish | Runners-up (2018, 2022) |
Context matters: view Croatia against every title-winning nation on World Cup champions.
Memorable World Cup Moments for Croatia
- 1998: Debut World Cup — finished third with Davor Šuker winning the Golden Boot.
- 2018: Modrić won the Golden Ball; lost 4–2 to France in the Moscow final.
- 2022: Beat Brazil on penalties in the quarter-finals; lost the final 4–2 to Argentina.
- Six World Cup appearances since independence — two finals in four tournaments.
Closest Croatia Came to Winning
Lost both 2018 and 2022 finals — agonisingly close twice in four years.
Why Fans Ask About Croatia and the World Cup
Modrić and the 2018 run made Croatia a household name; many fans discovered they had never won.
How Croatia Compare to World Cup Champions
Two final appearances without a win puts Croatia in rare company — like the Netherlands, but with fewer total apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Croatia ever won the World Cup?
No.
Has Croatia won the World Cup?
No. Best finish: Runners-up (2018, 2022).
How many times has Croatia won the World Cup?
0 — zero titles.
How many World Cups has Croatia played?
6 appearances.
What is Croatia's best World Cup finish?
Runners-up (2018, 2022).
Did Croatia win the recent World Cup?
No.