The Croatia World Cup 2026 squad is starting to come together.

Croatia have had their part to play in the last two World Cup tournaments with World Cup 2026 now on the horizon. Both times, they have defied expectations and found themselves deep in the competition, and within a shot of ultimate glory.

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The semi-finalists of 2022, and beaten finalists of 2018, have a squad that expertly blends old and new, with Luka Modric, undoubtedly the country’s best ever footballing export, still captaining the side.

Ivan Perisic is also still involved after somewhat of a revival at PSV after suffering a complex anterior cruciate ligament injury at Tottenham in 2023.

best left-backs in the world right now, plays a crucial role in keeping their back-line steady, and will be hoping to make it to the World Cup and exorcise the demons of the last semi-final where he faced Lionel Messi.

Dominik Livakovic, who was their penalty hero in 2022 is still involved, playing his club football for Girona.

Qatar four years later, again being beaten only by the winners Argentina in the semi-finals.

His performances at the last two European Championships have left much to be desired, but maybe the Croatian FA are once again hoping for a bit of World Cup magic in north America.

2018 Ballon d’Or winner has been a fantastic servant to his country, taking them to back-to-back World Cup semi-finals, and leading them in their incredible run to the 2018 final.

He is ranked at no.29 in FourFourTwo’s list of the greatest players of all time and has enjoyed a stellar career, and when he retires will look back on his career with significant pride.