Croatia at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP L · CRO · UEFA
Croatia return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 7th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Runners-up (2018).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Croatia's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 6 |
| Best finish | Runners-up (2018) |
| Titles | 0 |
Croatia's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| England vs Croatia | JUN 17 · 20:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium |
| Panama vs Croatia | JUN 23 · 23:00 UTC | BMO Field |
| Croatia vs Ghana | JUN 27 · 21:00 UTC | Lincoln Financial Field |
Who else is in Group L?
See the full Group L table and fixtures →
Croatia at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Croatia are in Group L, with England, Ghana, Panama. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Croatia play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Croatia face England on JUN 17 · 20:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX.
- How many World Cups have Croatia won?
- Croatia have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Runners-up (2018).