Participant Preview (Season Summary)
Croatia named their final 26-man World Cup squad on 1 June 2026, confirming defender Joško Gvardiol among the selections, marking the official roster for the upcoming tournament. The side suffered a 0-2 defeat to Belgium in a warm-up friendly in Rijeka on 2 June 2026, a match that formed part of their preparation ahead of the World Cup. The squad consists of 26 players selected for the tournament. Croatia will compete at the 2026 World Cup.