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Croatia return to the World Cup with three medals in four tournaments since 1998 and a score to settle: Group L opens with a rematch against England, the team Luka Modric and company beat in the 2018 semi-final. Croatia World Cup 2026 odds price the Vatreni at 91.00 to lift the trophy — long-shot on outright, but credible to advance. Full fixture schedule, squad breakdown and betting analysis below; check the live odds widget above to place your bet at Slotimo right now.
Croatia at World Cup 2026 — Group L & Route
Croatia’s Group L draw at WC2026 is the clearest two-tier picture of the tournament: England are the heavy favourites for top spot, while Croatia, Ghana and Panama compete for second place. With 7 World Cup appearances since 1998 and two third-place finishes, Croatia bring a level of knockout experience that Ghana and Panama simply cannot match. In the 48-team format, finishing second sets up a Round of 32 clash (Match 83, Toronto, 2 July) against the runner-up of Group K — Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan or the Intercontinental Play-off winner.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | 16:00 ET | England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | 19:00 ET | Panama vs Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 17:00 ET | Croatia vs Ghana | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Croatia Squad & Key Players
Coach Zlatko Dalic named a 26-man squad built around the same core that reached three consecutive World Cup medal rounds. The central storyline is Luka Modric at 40: his cheekbone fracture on 26 April ended his AC Milan season early, but he is expected fit for the England opener. A victory over Ghana in the third match could deliver his 200th international cap and his fifth World Cup.
- Luka Modric (AC Milan, 40) — captain and playmaker; cheekbone fracture in April cut short his club season but medical team expects him fit from 17 June; 196 caps and counting, record for Croatia; 5th consecutive World Cup
- Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City, 22) — centre-back and left-back cover; missed significant time with injury but confirmed fit in the squad declaration; Croatia’s best defender and a key outlet in possession
- Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City, 32) — central midfielder; no injury concerns; primary playmaker alongside Modric and the one most likely to carry the load if Modric is managed carefully
- Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim, 34) — striker and second striker; no injury concerns; Croatia’s primary goal-threat and the only Croatian player with notable top-scorer betting interest at 151.00 decimal
- Ivan Perisic (38 international goals in 150 appearances, left winger) — Croatia’s most prolific active squad member by goals; named in the squad; PSV Eindhoven
- Dominik Livakovic (Fenerbahce) — first-choice goalkeeper; no injury concerns; saved two penalties against Japan and one against Brazil at Qatar 2022 to send Croatia into the quarter-finals
Croatia World Cup 2026 Odds — To Win & To Advance
The Croatia World Cup 2026 odds below are snapshot prices sourced from Bet365, BoyleSports and ESPN Bet as of approximately March to early June 2026; live pricing in the widget above reflects the current Delasport feed. All decimal figures are converted from fractional or US-format lines and should be treated as approximate. Confirm current odds at Slotimo before placing any bet.
| Market | Odds (decimal, approx.) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| To win the World Cup (outright) | 91.00 | ESPN Bet +9000 / Bet365 100/1; Spain 5.50 and France 6.00 are the market leaders |
| To win Group L | 4.50 | Bet365 7/2; England are 1.29 (2/7) — an upset over England on 17 June makes this price live |
| To advance from Group L (top 2) | 4.20 | ESPN Bet +320; reflects Croatia as clear second-best in Group L ahead of Ghana and Panama |
| Andrej Kramaric — tournament top scorer | 151.00 | Bet365 / 10Bet 150/1; his realistic goal-scoring chances come against Panama and Ghana |
| Nikola Vlasic — tournament top scorer | 201.00 | 10Bet 200/1; speculative market, but the longest available Croatian name for top-scorer punters |
How to Bet on Croatia at Slotimo
Click the Slotimo link below, go to the Sports section and open World Cup 2026 in the competition list. Find Croatia’s match or outright market, set your stake and confirm. Slotimo carries live odds on all three group fixtures, plus outright markets on group winner, tournament winner and top scorer. Everything updates in real time via the Delasport feed. Bet on Croatia World Cup 2026 from any device in under two minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions — Croatia at World Cup 2026
What are Croatia’s World Cup 2026 odds to win the tournament?
As of early June 2026, Croatia’s outright odds sit at 91.00 (ESPN Bet +9000 / Bet365 100/1) — long shot for the title, but reasonable value to advance from Group L. Check the live widget above for the current Slotimo price.
Who are Croatia’s key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Luka Modric (40, AC Milan) is the captain and the headline story: his fifth World Cup and potential 200th cap if Croatia advance. Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) anchors the defence. Andrej Kramaric is the main striker, and Dominik Livakovic is the penalty-saving goalkeeper who defined Croatia’s run in Qatar 2022.
How can I bet on Croatia at the World Cup 2026?
Visit Slotimo through the link on this page, open Sports, and select World Cup 2026. Choose from match odds, group advance, outright winner or top scorer markets. All markets are live and update in real time. The full walkthrough is in the How to Bet section above.
More World Cup 2026 coverage: World Cup 2026 Betting Hub — England at WC2026 — France at WC2026.