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World Cup 2026 · Group L · FIFA #11
Croatia
- Group
- L
- FIFA Rank
- #11
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group L · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴 England | #4 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | #11 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇵🇦 Panama | #33 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | #74 | 4 |
Croatia's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 20:00 UTC
🏴 England vs 🇭🇷 Croatia
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
· Arlington · capacity 80,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See England's team page →
Matchday 2 · 23:00 UTC
🇵🇦 Panama vs 🇭🇷 Croatia
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
· Toronto · capacity 45,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Panama's team page →
Matchday 3 · 21:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Croatia vs 🇬🇭 Ghana
Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
· Philadelphia · capacity 67,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Ghana's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 in possession
Pivot
Mateo Kovačić
Attacking focus
Luka Modrić · Andrej Kramarić
Identity
Dalić rallying around Modrić's farewell after the 2022 third-place run
Key players
Luka Modrić
Mateo Kovačić
Joško Gvardiol
Andrej Kramarić
Croatia at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 (incl. 2026) | Final |
How to watch Croatia
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: HRT · Nova TV
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Croatia
Croatia World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Croatia play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Croatia's tournament begins Jun 17, 2026 against England at Dallas Stadium, Arlington (20:00 UTC).
Who is Croatia's coach at World Cup 2026?
Zlatko Dalić.
What group is Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group L with England, Panama, Ghana.
What is Croatia's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#11 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Croatia ever reached a World Cup Final?
Croatia's best finish is Final. They have appeared at 7 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Croatia's captain at World Cup 2026?
Luka Modrić.
Where can I watch Croatia's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; HRT · Nova TV in Croatia.