Luka Modrić has been named in Croatia’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as head coach Zlatko Dalić officially announced the team set to compete in the tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The veteran midfielder will once again captain the national side, leading a squad that blends experience and emerging talent as Croatia aims for another strong World Cup campaign following its impressive recent international performances.
Croatia’s 2026 World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Dominik Kotarski, Ivor Pandur.
Defenders: Joško Gvardiol, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Josip Šutalo, Josip Stanišić, Marin Pongračić, Kristijan Jakić, Martin Erlić, Luka Vušković.
Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Pašalić, Nikola Vlašić, Luka Sučić, Martin Baturina, Petar Sučić, Nikola Moro, Toni Fruk.
Forwards: Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Ante Budimir, Marco Pašalić, Petar Musa, Igor Matanović.
Croatia enters the tournament in a competitive group, opening its campaign against England on June 17 in Dallas, before facing Panama in Toronto and Ghana in Philadelphia.
The team will begin its final preparations with a training camp in Rijeka, including friendly matches against Belgium and Slovenia, before traveling to North America for the World Cup.
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