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Croatia confirms World Cup squad ahead of June fixtures

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Croatia confirms World Cup squad ahead of June fixtures
Summary

Croatia has announced its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, led by veteran captain Luka Modric. The team qualified for the tournament by topping their UEFA group, achieving seven wins in eight matches. Croatia will face England, Panama, and Ghana in Group L, starting with a match against England on June 17 in Arlington, USA. Modric, who holds the record for most caps for Croatia, is expected to play a pivotal role in what may be his final World Cup appearance.

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  • •Luka Modric leads Croatia's squad at 40 years old.
  • •Croatia qualified with seven wins from eight matches.
  • •The team opens against England on June 17.
  • •Group L includes Panama and Ghana alongside England.
  • •Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic return from injuries.
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Luka Modric’s fifth FIFA World Cup awaits Croatia this summer, a 40-year-old captain still driving the Vatreni’s golden era.The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner holds the country’s caps record at 196. ...

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