Tiny nation (4M) consistently punching above weight
Modrić's swan song — turning 41 in 2026
2018 runners-up, 2022 third place
Best World Cup result: Runners-up (2018), third (2022).
Head coach: Zlatko Dalić.
FIFA #11
Group L
6 WC Appearances
Croatia
Vatreni / The Blazers
Group L: vs England · Ghana · Panama
