Croatia

UEFA • Técnico: Zlatko Dalić • Formation: 4-3-3

Equipe History & Profile

The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in men's international football matches. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competition. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially known as the Vatreni (Blazers) and the Kockasti.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

4-3-3

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Zlatko Dalić

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Croatia's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Dominik Livaković	Fenerbahçe
2	RB	Josip Stanišić	Bayer Leverkusen
6	CB	Joško Gvardiol	Man City
5	CB	Duje Ćaleta-Car	Lyon
3	LB	Borna Sosa	Ajax
8	CM	Mateo Kovačić	Man City
10	CM	Luka Modrić	Real Madrid
11	CM	Marcelo Brozović	Al-Nassr
7	RW	Lovro Majer	Wolfsburg
9	FW	Andrej Kramarić	Hoffenheim
4	LW	Ivan Perišić	Hajduk
14	CM	Luka Sučić	Real Sociedad
20	FW	Bruno Petković	Dinamo Zagreb
12	GK	Ivica Ivušić	Pafos
15	AM	Mario Pašalić	Atalanta
13	AM	Nikola Vlašić	Torino