Croatia is the most consistent football team all over the world. This national side has several veteran players like Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic, and Josip Stanisic. The finalist of the previous 2018 Russia World Cup had lost their journey against the French side in the final. The pain of this loss in the previous season’s final made them more confident and they will want to use this confidence by winning the World Cup.
Croatia will face opponents like Belgium, Morocco, and Canada in Group F, although their first game is against African team Morocco on 23 November on Qatar soil. With Zlatko Dalic’s coaching and Luka Modric’s captaincy Croatian national side is looking very dangerous. As per information, they are one of the favorites who can grab the Qatar World Cup in 2022. So without wasting any time let’s take a look at their World Cup entire squad.
Coach
Zlatko Dalic is one of the greatest football managers in the European sector. His great abilities like match reading, opponent’s strategy understanding, and well exp[eriance in international football make him all-time great. With his coaching, their national side qualified for the previous World Cup final. But this time in Qatar, he wants to see his team as the winner of the World Cup.
Goalkeepers
Young Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic will be the 1st choice for Zlatko Dalic’s side. This Zagrev’s keeper has the probability to beat any opponent striker with his saves and blocks. Lovre Kalinic is the 2nd goalkeeper for this side with more than 10 caps.
Goalkeepers Ivica Ivusic and Atletico Madrid’s Ivo Grbic are also ready to give their best when given the opportunity.
| Players name | Club name |
| Dominik Livakovic | Dinamo Zagreb |
| Lovre Kalinic | Hajduk Split |
| Ivica Ivusic | NK Osijek |
| Ivo Grbic | Atlético Madrid |
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Defenders
Two Croatian veteran defenders Dejan Lovren and Domagoj Vida proved them in the previous World Cup with their clean and great performance. In Qatar, they should Do justice to their names. while Josip Juranovic and Borna Barisic are the other two players who can stop opponents’ counterattacks with their clean tackling abilities.
The future of Croatian football, Josko Gvardioll, and Josip Stanisic are the 2 young defenders who can give their national side a promising start in Qatar’s heat.
| Players name | Club name |
| Dejan Lovren | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| Domagoj Vida | AEK Athens |
| Josip Juranovic | Celtic |
| Borna Barisic | Rangers |
| Josko Gvardioll | RB Leipzig |
| Josip Stanisic | Bayern Munich |
Midfielders
Now Croatian midfield is a proficient side in the International football circuit. Croatian midfield is led by their legendary captain Luka Modric. Real Madrid’s veteran midfielder Luka Modric has the potential that will help them to win the World Cup for the 1st time. Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Rakitic, and Marcelo Brozovic are the other 2 great Croatian midfielders who can easily beat their opponents with their counterattacking and playmaking abilities.
Nikola Vlasic and Mario Pasalic are the two promising midfielders who will be x-factors for their country in Qatar. RB Salzburg’s young sensational Luka Sucic Going through his best form for his club. so, I think Zlatko Dalic will keep his eyes on this young player.
| Players name | Club name |
| Luka Modric (captain) | Real Madrid |
| Mateo Kovacic | Chelsea |
| Marcelo Brozovic | Inter Milan |
| Nikola Vlasic | West Ham |
| Mario Pasalic | Atalanta |
| Ivan Rakitic | Sevilla |
| Luka Sucic | RB Salzburg |
Forwards
In modern football Croatian attacking side is one of the greatest attacking sides all over the world. Great forwards like Tottenham’s Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, and Petar Musa can destroy their opponent teams by their skills and attacking pace.
Ante Budimir is also expected to feature in his country’s attack in Qatar World Cup, while Dinamo Zagreb forward Mislav Orsic’s goalscoring prowess is also worth watching in the Champions League against Chelsea. So. I believe he will also go with his national side in Qatar.
| Players name | Club name |
| Ivan Perisic | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Andrej Kramaric | Hoffenheim |
| Petar Musa | Benfica |
| Ante Budimir | Osasuna |
| Mislav Orsic | Dinamo Zagreb |
| Josip Brekalo | VfL Wolfsburg |
Conclusion
Croatia has much probability to win the 2022 World Cup on Qatar soil because they are the most experienced side among the all team in the tournament. on the other side Zlatko Dalic’s coaching, Luka Modric’s captaincy, and Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric’s attacking abilities will be the x-factor in Qatar Worl Cup.
FAQ
When did the Croatian side make their 1st debut in World Cup?
in World Cup?
In the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the Croatian side made their 1st debut by finishing in 3rd place.
Had any Croatian footballer won the Golden Boot in the previous World Cups?
Davor Šuker is the Croatian legend striker who won the Golden Boot in the 1998 World Cup.
How many times Croatian side has made their World Cup appearance in the previous time?
The Croatian national football team has appeared in the FIFA World Cup five times ( 1998, 2002, 2006, 2014, and 2018).