Croatia
Croatia is a national team from Europe.
Croatia have played at the European Championship 7 times (first in 1996, most recently in 2024). Best result: quarter-finals (1996, 2008). Record at the finals: 25 matches, 9 wins, 8 draws, 8 defeats, goals 33–34. Top scorer: Ivan Perisic and Luka Modrić (4 goals).
Croatia have played at the World Cup 7 times (first in 1998, most recently in 2026). Best result: runners-up (2018). Record at the finals: 34 matches, 15 wins, 8 draws, 11 defeats, goals 49–40. Top scorer: Ivan Perisic (7 goals).
Croatia is in the qualifying draw for the European Championship 2028 in the UK and Ireland.
The squad pool on this page lists 25 players, built from recent competitive line-ups. Most appearances in that window: Luka Modrić (35); most goals: Andrej Kramarić (12).
Coach in the latest data: S. Bilić.
- Champions · Euro
- 0
- Champions · World Cup
- 0
- Euro finals played
- 7
- World Cups played
- 7
At the European Championship
| Edition | Result |
|---|---|
| European Championship 1996 | Quarter-finals |
| European Championship 2004 | Group stage |
| European Championship 2008 | Quarter-finals |
| European Championship 2012 | Group stage |
| European Championship 2016 | Round of 16 |
| European Championship 2020 | Round of 16 |
| European Championship 2024 | Group stage |
At the World Cup
| Edition | Result |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Third place |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 2006 | Group stage |
| 2014 | Group stage |
| 2018 | Runners-up |
| 2022 | Third place |
| 2026 | Round of 32 |
Top scorers · Euro
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Perisic | 4 |
| Luka Modrić | 4 |
| Davor Šuker | 3 |
| Mario Mandžukić | 3 |
| Ivan Klasnić | 2 |
| Andrej Kramarić | 1 |
| Dado Pršo | 1 |
| Darijo Srna | 1 |
| Goran Vlaović | 1 |
| Igor Tudor | 1 |
Top scorers · World Cup
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Perisic | 7 |
| Davor Šuker | 6 |
| Mario Mandžukić | 5 |
| Andrej Kramarić | 3 |
| Ivica Olić | 2 |
| Luka Modrić | 2 |
| Robert Prosinečki | 2 |
| Ante Budimir | 1 |
| Ante Rebić | 1 |
| Bruno Petković | 1 |
Squad
| Player | Pos | Apps | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Livaković | GK | 33 | 2,991 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Dominik Kotarski | GK | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Nediljko Labrović | GK | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Josip Šutalo | DEF | 30 | 2,609 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Joško Gvardiol | DEF | 32 | 2,547 | 2 | 1 | 7.0 |
| Duje Ćaleta-Car | DEF | 13 | 1,113 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Marin Pongračić | DEF | 12 | 845 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Borna Sosa | DEF | 12 | 758 | 1 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Josip Juranović | DEF | 8 | 485 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 |
| Luka Modrić | MID | 35 | 2,534 | 4 | 3 | 11.5 |
| Ivan Perišić | MID | 31 | 2,166 | 7 | 10 | 10.5 |
| Josip Stanišić | MID | 22 | 1,841 | 0 | 3 | 6.0 |
| Mateo Kovačić | MID | 22 | 1,705 | 2 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Mario Pašalić | MID | 34 | 1,440 | 3 | 2 | 9.0 |
| Marcelo Brozović | MID | 11 | 916 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| Kristijan Jakić | MID | 12 | 724 | 2 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Lovro Majer | MID | 13 | 670 | 1 | 4 | 7.0 |
| Luka Sučić | MID | 14 | 577 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Nikola Vlašić | MID | 13 | 536 | 3 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Andrej Kramarić | FWD | 28 | 1,875 | 12 | 1 | 11.0 |
| Petar Sučić | FWD | 21 | 1,368 | 2 | 2 | 9.0 |
| Martin Baturina | FWD | 20 | 1,036 | 2 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Ante Budimir | FWD | 21 | 987 | 5 | 2 | 13.0 |
| Igor Matanović | FWD | 13 | 634 | 1 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Franjo Ivanović | FWD | 12 | 578 | 2 | 1 | 7.5 |
Latest starting line-up
Formation: 4-5-1 · Coach: S. Bilić · 6 October 2026 · Spain 1–2
| # | Player | Pos | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. Livaković | GK | 5.8 |
| 2 | J. Stanišić | DEF | 6.4 |
| 6 | J. Šutalo | DEF | 6.7 |
| 5 | L. Vušković | DEF | 6.2 |
| 4 | J. Gvardiol | DEF | 6.3 |
| 13 | N. Vlašić | MID | 6.1 |
| 10 | L. Modrić | MID | 6.4 |
| 18 | K. Jakić | MID | 6.6 |
| 8 | M. Kovačić | MID | 6.2 |
| 14 | I. Perišić | MID | 6.7 |
| 20 | I. Matanović | FWD | 6.3 |
Legends and former regulars
| Player | Caps | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Darijo Srna | 134 | 2002–2016 |
| Stipe Pletikosa | 114 | 1999–2014 |
| Ivan Rakitić | 106 | 2007–2019 |
| Josip Šimunić | 105 | 2001–2013 |
| Ivica Olić | 104 | 2002–2015 |
| Vedran Ćorluka | 103 | 2006–2018 |
| Dario Šimić | 100 | 1996–2008 |
| Davor Šuker | — | 1996–1998 |
| Mario Mandžukić | — | 2012–2018 |
| Ivan Klasnić | — | 2008–2008 |
| Niko Kovač | — | 2004–2006 |
| Milan Rapaić | — | 2002–2004 |
Match reports on this site
| Date | Match | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2024 | Croatia 1–1 Italy | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group B |
| 19 June 2024 | Croatia 2–2 Albania | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group B |
| 15 June 2024 | Spain 3–0 Croatia | European Championship 2024 | Group stage · Group B |
| 28 June 2021 | Croatia 3–5 (a.e.t.) Spain | European Championship 2020 | Round of 16 |
| 22 June 2021 | Croatia 3–1 Scotland | European Championship 2020 | Group stage · Group D |
| 18 June 2021 | Croatia 1–1 Czech Republic | European Championship 2020 | Group stage · Group D |
| 13 June 2021 | England 1–0 Croatia | European Championship 2020 | Group stage · Group D |
| 25 June 2016 | Croatia 0–1 (a.e.t.) Portugal | European Championship 2016 | Round of 16 |
| 21 June 2016 | Croatia 2–1 Spain | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group D |
| 17 June 2016 | Czech Republic 2–2 Croatia | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group D |
| 12 June 2016 | Türkiye 0–1 Croatia | European Championship 2016 | Group stage · Group D |
| 18 June 2012 | Croatia 0–1 Spain | European Championship 2012 | Group stage · Group C |
| 14 June 2012 | Italy 1–1 Croatia | European Championship 2012 | Group stage · Group C |
| 10 June 2012 | Rep. of Ireland 1–3 Croatia | European Championship 2012 | Group stage · Group C |
| 20 June 2008 | Croatia 1–1 (pens 1–3) Türkiye | European Championship 2008 | Quarter-final |
| 16 June 2008 | Poland 0–1 Croatia | European Championship 2008 | Group stage · Group B |
| 12 June 2008 | Croatia 2–1 Germany | European Championship 2008 | Group stage · Group B |
| 8 June 2008 | Austria 0–1 Croatia | European Championship 2008 | Group stage · Group B |
| 21 June 2004 | Croatia 2–4 England | European Championship 2004 | Group stage · Group B |
| 17 June 2004 | Croatia 2–2 France | European Championship 2004 | Group stage · Group B |
| 13 June 2004 | Switzerland 0–0 Croatia | European Championship 2004 | Group stage · Group B |
| 23 June 1996 | Germany 2–1 Croatia | European Championship 1996 | Quarter-final |
| 19 June 1996 | Croatia 0–3 Portugal | European Championship 1996 | Group stage · Group D |
| 16 June 1996 | Denmark 0–3 Croatia | European Championship 1996 | Group stage · Group D |
| 11 June 1996 | Türkiye 0–1 Croatia | European Championship 1996 | Group stage · Group D |