Croatia will be making their fourth consecutive appearance in the World Cup and seventh overall in the 2026 edition, hoping to maintain their impressive performances from the last two tournaments. The Checkered Ones have turned into a force on the World Cup stage as an independent nation in this decade, almost scripting a remarkable tale in 2018 and following it with a podium finish in 2022. Managed by Zlatko Dalic, under whom the nation saw a meteoric rise, captained by evergreen midfielder Luka Modric and containing stars like Ivan Perisic, the side has won hearts in the footballing world. There will be a lot of excitement around the team again when they make the trip to the USA, Mexico and Canada for the global contest in June 2026.
Here are the Frequently Asked Questions about Croatia’s performance at the World Cup:
What is the best finish for Croatia at a World Cup?
Croatia’s best performance in a World Cup was reaching the final of the tournament in 2018. They ended as runners-up after losing to France.
How many times has Croatia reached the World Cup final?
The 2018 World Cup, hosted in Russia, is the only time Croatia managed to reach the tournament’s final.
How many times has Croatia qualified for the World Cup?
After securing qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Croatia will make their seventh appearance on the global stage.
When did Croatia make their World Cup debut?
Croatia made their debut in the 1998 World Cup hosted in France.
How many matches did Croatia play at the World Cup?
Croatia has played 30 matches at the World Cup stage.
How many matches did Croatia win at the World Cup?
Croatia has won 13 matches at the World Cup.
What is Croatia’s biggest win in World Cup history?
Croatia's biggest win in World Cup history came in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where they beat Cameroon 4-0 in the group stage.
What is Croatia’s biggest defeat in a World Cup?
Croatia’s biggest defeat in FIFA World Cup history came in the 2018 final, when they lost 4-2 to France.
How many goals did Croatia score at the World Cup?
Croatia has scored 43 goals in their World Cup history.
What is the highest number of goals Croatia scored at a single World Cup?
The highest number of goals Croatia scored at a single World Cup is 14 in 2018.
How many goals did Croatia concede at the World Cup?
Croatia has conceded 33 goals at the World Cup.
What is the highest number of goals Croatia conceded at a single World Cup?
The highest number of goals Croatia conceded at a single World Cup is nine in 2018.
What is the highest number of goals Croatia conceded at a single World Cup match?
The highest number of goals Croatia conceded at a single World Cup match is four in the 4-2 loss to France in the 2018 World Cup final.
Who are Croatia’s all-time top scorers in World Cups?
Davor Šuker and Ivan Perisic are the joint-most scorers for Croatia in the World Cup with six.
Who has scored the most goals for Croatia in a single World Cup?
Davor Šuker has scored the most goals for Croatia in a single World Cup by netting all six of the goals in tournament history in the 1998 edition. He became the oldest Golden Boot winner ever in World Cup history at age 30.
Who is the oldest goal scorer for Croatia in a World Cup?
The oldest goal scorer for Croatia in a World Cup is Mario Mandzukic, who scored against France in the 2018 World Cup final at the age of 32.
Who scored Croatia’s first-ever World Cup goal?
Mario Stanić scored Croatia’s first-ever World Cup goal in their debut match in the tournament in 1998 in France. He scored the opening goal in the 3-1 victory against Jamaica.
What is Croatia’s longest streak of scoring in World Cup matches?
Croatia scored in seven consecutive matches in the 2018 World Cup, marking their longest scoring streak in the tournament.
Who has made the most appearances for Croatia in World Cup history?
Luka Modrić has made the most appearances for Croatia in World Cup history over four editions, with 19.
Who has provided the most assists for Croatia in World Cup history?
Ivan Perisic is the all-time leading assist provider for Croatia in their World Cup history with five. He provided one assist each in the first two World Cup appearances in 2014 and 2018, respectively, before registering his tournament-high tally of three in 2022.
Which player has captained Croatia for the most World Cups?
Luka Modrić captained Croatia in 14 FIFA World Cup matches. He was the captain in all seven matches in each of the 2018 and 2022 editions.
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