Their Group at World Cup 2026
Croatia: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Croatia finish in the top two of Group L, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Croatia at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Croatia's 2018 run to the final and 2022 third-place finish represent the most sustained period of World Cup success for a nation of under four million. Luka Modrić still influences matches at the highest level despite approaching his late 30s. Group L presents a genuine challenge alongside England, but Croatia's tournament DNA keeps them in the second-place fight.
Players to Watch
- Luka Modrić: the creative intelligence still holding everything together.
- Joško Gvardiol: one of the best left-sided center-backs in world soccer.
Path to the Final
Croatia rely on knockout experience to outlast a tough group and threaten another deep tournament run.
World Cup History
This is Croatia's seventh World Cup, with their best finish a runner-up showing at Russia 2018.
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- Is Croatia in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Croatia qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group L alongside England, Panama, and Ghana. Their first match is on Wed, June 17, 2026.
- What group is Croatia in at World Cup 2026?
- Croatia are in Group L at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains England (FIFA #4), Panama (FIFA #40), Ghana (FIFA #73).
- When does Croatia play at World Cup 2026?
- Croatia play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Wed, June 17, 2026 vs England at AT&T · Dallas. Matchday 2: Tue, June 23, 2026 vs Panama at BMO Field · Toronto. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs Ghana at Lincoln · Philly. All times are UTC.
- What are Croatia's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Croatia's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Wed, June 17, 2026 vs England at AT&T · Dallas. Matchday 2: Tue, June 23, 2026 vs Panama at BMO Field · Toronto. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs Ghana at Lincoln · Philly. Croatia must finish in the top two of Group L to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Croatia been to the World Cup?
- Croatia are appearing at the World Cup for the 7th time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Runner-up (2018).