Croatia announces 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

On Monday, May 18, Croatian national team head coach Zlatko Dalic announced the final 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup. Veteran midfielder Luka Modric is included in the squad. The list includes goalkeepers Dominik Livakovic, Dominik Kotarski, and Ivor Pandur. Defenders selected are Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo, Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Martin Erlic, and Luka Vuskovic. The midfield features Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Luka Sucic, Martin Baturina, Kristian Sucic, Petar Sucic, Nikola Moro, and Toni Fruk. Forwards include Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir, Marko Pasalic, Petar Musa, and Igor Matanovic. Reports note the exclusion of Adriano Jagusic, Robert Ljubicic, and Mislav Orsic, though sources vary on which specific players were left off the final roster. Dominik Kotarski is highlighted for his previous tenure at PAOK.