Last 10 to 15 years, Playing against the Croatia team has been the hardest for every other team. The 2018 World Cup was the top for the Croatia national team when they went to the final match but lost to the France team. They will look to repeat that success and advance more at the 2022 World Cup.
It has a great possibility of winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Croatia is currently ranked 15th in the FIFA Ranking. Given that Luka Modric is one of the top soccer players in the world and is a probable captain for the World Cup in Qatar 2022.
Here, we’ll examine their possible team and most robust lineup going into the primary competition.
Croatia FIFA World Cup 2022 Squad
Croatia’s World Cup roster is expected to undergo a few alterations from its Euro 2021 lineup, although a few players will start regardless of their current performance. One of those names is Luka Modric, the best Croatian player of all time and the team’s captain.
Position | Players |
Coach | Zlatko Dalić |
Captain | Luka Modric |
Forwards | Mislav Oršić, Ante Budimir, Andrej Kramarić, Ivan Perišić, Bruno Petković, Marko Livaja. |
Midfielders | Marcelo Brozović, Mario Pasalić, Luka Sučić, Mateo Kovačić, Nikola Vlašić, Lovro Majer, Luka Modrić, Kristijan Jakić, |
Defenders | Martin Erlić, Josip Šutalo, Josip Stanišić, Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barišić, Josip Juranović, Borna Sosa, Joško Gvardiol. |
Goalkeepers | Ivica Ivušić, Dominik Livaković, Ivo Grbić |
Luka Ivanuec, Antonio Mirko Olak, Marin Pongraci, Nediljko Labrovi, Dominik Kotarski, Duje Aleta-Car, Josip Mii, and Josip Brekalo are the eight footballers that are out after being named to the 34-man squad last week.
Croatia World cup Squad 2018
Position | Players |
Forwards | Andrej Kramaric, Ivan Perisic, Mario Mandzukic, Ante Rebic, Nikola Kalinic,Marko Pjaca. |
Midfielders | Filip Bradaric, Ivan Ratitic, Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic, Luka Modric, Milan Badeij. |
Defenders | Vedran Corluka, Dejan Lovren, Sime Vrsaljko, Ivan Strinic, Tin Jedvaj, Domagoj Vida, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Pivaric. |
Goalkeepers | Danijel Subasic, Lovre Kalinic, Dominik Livakovic. |
Croatia World Cup 2022 Matches
Along with Belgium, Canada, and Morocco, Croatia is in Group F. They don’t play Belgium until the last group match, giving them a chance to secure knockout qualifying before facing Belgium.
Date | Venue | Match |
23-11-22 | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor | Croatia vs. Morocco |
27-11-22 | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan | Croatia vs. Canada |
1-12-22 | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan | Croatia vs. Belgium |
Croatia’s Best Players to Watch
The highly regarded Josko Gvardiol frequently played for RB Leipzig. He is recognized for his speed, and playing as a full-back with that much speed gives his team a chance to play the high line because he can react swiftly to behind-the-back runs by the enemy.