Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2022: Full squad for Qatar, players to watch, WC records, match dates

Croatia is drawn in Group F alongside Belgium, Morocco and Canada and starts its World Cup campaign on November 24, against Morocco.

Croatia’s Luka Modric will be one of the most experienced players of the squad, and is expected to wear the captain’s arm-band in Qatar. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Croatia announced its squad for the FIFA World Cup, set to start in Qatar from November 20, 2022. Luka Modric, one of the most experienced players of the side, is expected to lead the team.

The runner up of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is drawn in Group F alongside Belgium, Morocco and Canada and starts its World Cup campaign on November 24, against Morocco.

Croatia's World Cup record:

Played	Won	Drew	Lost	GF	GA
23	11	4	8	35	26

When is Croatia playing in the world cup?

• November 24 - Morocco vs Croatia - 3:30 PM - Al Bayt Stadium
• November 27 - Croatia vs Canada - 9:30 PM - Khalifa International Stadium
• December 1 - Croatia vs Belgium - 8:30 PM - Al Rayyan Stadium

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Ivica Ivušić, Ivo Grbić

Defenders: Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barišić, Josip Juranović, Joško Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Josip Stanišić Martin Erlić, Josip Šutalo

Midfielders: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Marcelo Brozović, Mario Pašalić, Nikola Vlašić, Lovro Majer, Kristijan Jakić, Luka Sučić

Forwards: Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Bruno Petković, Mislav Oršić, Ante Budimir, Marko Livaja

Head Coach: Zlatko Dalic