Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Zlatko Dalić, head coach of the Croatia national football team, has announced the preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, reflecting Croatia’s preparations for the tournament.
Key selections in the squad feature veteran goalkeeper Dominik Livaković (Dinamo Zagreb) alongside younger options like Ivor Pandur (Hull City). The defensive lineup includes established names such as Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City) and Borna Sosa (Ajax), while midfield retains core players like Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), who remains a pivotal figure despite his age. The forward line includes Andrej Kramarić (Bayer Leverkusen) and rising stars like Martin Baturina (Dinamo Zagreb) .
Dalić emphasized the importance of balancing experience with new talent, noting that the squad aims to build on Croatia’s recent successes, including their third-place finish at the 2022 World Cup . The inclusion of Modrić, now 40, underscores his enduring influence on the team, though his role may be more strategic as Croatia transitions to a new generation of players. The squad will face challenges in a competitive group stage, with preparations focused on maintaining Croatia’s reputation as a resilient and tactically disciplined side.
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