Croatia's World Cup squad in 2022: Who's in, out and why?

Croatia's World Cup squad is one of the most talented teams in this year's tournament. They hope to replicate their great form and spirit shown in the last World Cup, where they ended up as the runners-up.

The team boasts great players like Perisic, Kovacic, and Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric. Their midfield is stacked and one of the best in the world due to its world-class game managers. They also had a good run at the 2020 Euros. How will they perform in the 2022 World Cup?

Croatia's World Cup squad

This will be their third consecutive World Cup appearance which is big for their nation. They performed exemplarily in the 2018 tournament coming in second amazing everyone. The team has a bright future, given its trajectory. Here are the players in Croatia's World Cup squad in 2022:

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Croatia's World Cup squad in 2002

Croatia also participated in the 2002 World Cup, where they went out in the group stage in their worst campaign, having scored only two goals. This was a contrast to their 1998 campaign, where they finished third. Here are some of the players who were on the squad:

Goalkeepers

• Stipe Pletikosa
• Tomislav Butina
• Vladimir Vasilj

Defenders

• Anthony Seric
• Josip Simunic
• Stjepan Tomas
• Boris Zivkovic
• Daniel Saric
• Robert Jarni
• Dario Simic
• Robert Kovac

Midfielders

• Milan Rapaic
• Davor Vugrinec
• Robert Prosinecki
• Niko Kovac
• Mario Stanic
• Zvonimir Soldo
• Jurica Vranjes

Attackers

• Davor Suker
• Alen Boksic
• Ivica Olic
• Goran Vlaovic
• Bosko Balaban

Who missed the Croatian World Cup squad list for 2022?

The manager dropped some of the names in the 34-man squad to fit in the required 26. Some of the names dropped amazed fans due to the quality they have. Some of the missing players include:

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• Dominik Kotarski
• Nediljko Labrović
• Duje Ćaleta-Car
• Marin Pongracić
• Josip Mišić
• Luka Ivanušec
• Antonio Mirko Čolak
• Josip Brekalo

Who is the captain of the Croatian national team in this World Cup?

Luka Modric, Real Madrid midfielder and Ballon d'Or winner, is the Croatian captain. He is also their most-capped player ever at 37. He has had over 154 appearances for his national team.

Is Modric playing in this World Cup?

Reports suggest he will grace the occasion for the third time. The famous player is also the team captain and plays as a midfielder.

Croatia's World Cup 2022 jersey

They have their custom white shirt with red squares strategically placed with their country and Nike logo at the centre. Their away shirt is dark blue with light blue squares at the top and the country's logo at the centre. The Nike logo on the away shirt is on the right-hand side. Their home kit includes white shorts, while the away kit has dark blue shorts.

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The Croatian World Cup squad is among the most talented squads in the competition. They have come so close to winning the trophy twice before, their closest chance being in 2018 when they lost to an incredible France team in the finals. They hope their wonder boy and Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric leads them to World Cup glory.

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