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Croatia most-used starting XI4 MATCHES
Croatia's most-used starting XI this season, across 4 official matches, was Livaković in goal, a back four of Stanišić, Šutalo, Pongračić and Gvardiol, and Perišić and Musa further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Livaković (on loan at Fenerbahçe) and Modrić.
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 3 of the last 4 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Croatia this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
MEET THE TEAM
Croatia at the World Cup
GROUP LSQUAD 26 PLAYERS
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Croatia
CRO
Est. 1912
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Head Coach
Z. Dalić
CroatiaSince Oct 2017
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 3 of last 4
4-2-3-1
75%
3-4-2-1
25%
Most Common Croatia Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
40
Livaković
GK·4 starts
On loan at Fenerbahçe
44
Stanišić
DEF·4 starts
37
Šutalo
DEF·4 starts
5
Pongračić
DEF·3 starts
24
Gvardiol
DEF·2 starts
20
Baturina
MID·4 starts
14
Modrić
MID·4 starts
Left the club
8
Sučić
MID·3 starts
8
Kovačić
MID·3 starts
5
Perišić
FWD·4 starts
9
Musa
FWD·2 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
FIXTURES
Croatia fixtures
OFF-SEASON
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RECENT RESULTS
Stats & Facts
Croatia
- Who started Croatia's last match?
- Croatia's starting XI on 2 Jul 2026 in the World Cup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livaković, Josip Stanišić, Josip Šutalo, Marin Pongračić, Ivan Perišić, Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Nikola Vlašić, Petar Sučić, Martin Baturina, Ante Budimir.
- What was Croatia's last result?
- Croatia lost to Portugal 1–2 on 2 Jul 2026.
- When did Croatia last win?
- Croatia last won on 27 Jun 2026, beating Ghana 2–1.
- Who has made the most starts for Croatia this season?
- Ivan Perišić leads with 4 starts for Croatia across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Croatia use most often?
- Croatia have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Croatia goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Dominik Livaković has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Croatia this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Croatia defender has started the most this season?
- Josip Šutalo has made the most starts as defender for Croatia this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Croatia midfielder has started the most this season?
- Luka Modrić has made the most starts as midfielder for Croatia this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Croatia forward has started the most this season?
- Ivan Perišić has made the most starts as forward for Croatia this season, starting 4 matches.
Squad · 26 players
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