Croatia to face England in World Cup opener with key players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Croatia will play England in their World Cup opener on June 18. Ranked 11th in the world, Croatia includes veteran players such as 40-year-old Luka Modric and emerging talents like 19-year-old Luka Vuskovic. Croatia has a history of success, having finished third in the 2022 World Cup and as runners-up in 2018. The Croatian squad aims to provide a strong challenge to England once again, with significant contributions expected from their experienced members and young players alike.
- •Match scheduled for June 18 at the World Cup.
- •Luka Modric approaches his 200th cap for Croatia.
- •Luka Vuskovic gains attention from his performance in Germany.
- •Josko Gvardiol returns from injury ahead of the opener.
- •Andrej Kramaric is one of Croatia's top scorers.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Who are the Croatia players England should look out for?
"England face Croatia in their World Cup opener. BBC Sport takes a look at the Croatian players to look out for.
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