Attacking threat
Luka Modric
Luka Modric is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Croatia.
Shop Luka Modric shirt →Star players and roles
Midfield control
Josko Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol gives Croatia balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Shop Josko Gvardiol shirt →Defensive backbone
Mateo Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Croatia look without the ball.
Shop Mateo Kovacic shirt →Name & number printing
Get the Croatia shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Croatia 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2018 · Nike
Sharper checkerboard Nike home with a modern v-collar. Instantly recognisable on TV.
2022 · Nike
Tidier, slightly smaller checkerboard with a cleaner template — some fans thought it was toned down compared to 2018.
2026 · Nike
Current-cycle Croatia home shirt for the 2026 tournament.
FAQ
Who are the key players in the Croatia World Cup 2026 squad picture?
Croatia's main spotlight names on this page come from the site's current star player list: Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic.
Does this squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.
How many players are featured here?
This page highlights the leading names already tracked in the project data rather than attempting to publish a full provisional 26-man list.