FIFA World Cup 2026
Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Croatia is a crescent‑shaped republic on the Adriatic, combining Central European and Mediterranean influences, with Zagreb inland as its capital, a long indented coastline and more than a thousand islands.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- L
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #10
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1991
- Population
- 3,899,000
- Languages
- Croatian (official)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Area
- 56,594 km²
- Highest point
- Dinara (1,831 m)
- Climate
- Mediterranean coast; continental winters inland
- Land borders
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia
Football facts
- Appearances
- 6
- Best result
- Runner-up (2018)
- Top scorer
- Davor Šuker, Ivan Perišić (6)
- Debut
- 1998
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: red
World Cup history
6 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Third place |
| 2018 | Runner-up |
| 2014 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Group stage |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 1998 | Third place |