Croatia

Croatia are competing at FIFA World Cup 2026, drawn into Group L. Ranked 11th in the world, they arrive as one of the stronger sides in the field. They finished 2nd in Group L on 6 points.

So far Croatia have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 2, scoring 6 and conceding 7 — 1.5 goals a game. Their liveliest game was a 2–4 affair with England. The one to forget was a 2–4 loss to England.

Having come through the group, Croatia are into the knockout rounds, where one bad night ends it all.

Fancy Croatia to go far at FIFA World Cup 2026? Put them in your free bracket, predict their route to the final, and track how the crowd rates their chances.