Zlatko Dalic has announced his squad for the , wherewill take on England, Ghana and Panama in Group L.
There are few surprises among the names included in Dalic’s roster, which includes seven players on standby, but defender Josko Gvardiol is ready to make his return following the injury that kept him sidelined for a considerable period. The Manchester City star was a revelation at Qatar 2022 and will look to serve as Croatia’s defensive anchor in North America.
In midfield, Dalic can call upon an abundance of experience: Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, and Nikola Vlasic. These are players who played pivotal roles for the Vatreni during their run to a third-place finish in Qatar, and who will aim to be the key figures once again at the upcoming World Cup. Notably, Modric is poised to play in his fifth World Cup at the age of 40.
Meanwhile, Martin Baturina and Petar Sucic represent vital young assets from whom Dalic can draw fresh energy. Up front, Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric and Ante Budimir have all firmly retained their spots. Perisic, 37, is preparing for his fourth World Cup.
Dominik Livakovic Dominik Kotarski Ivor Pandur
Josko Gvardiol Duje Caleta-Car Josip Sutalo Josip Stanisic Marin Pongracic Martin Erlic Luka Vuskovic
Luka Modric Mateo Kovacic Mario Pasalic Nikola Vlasic Luka Sucic Martin Baturina Kristijan Jakic Petar Sucic Nikola Moro Toni Fruk
Ivan Perisic Andrej Kramaric Ante Budimir Marco Pasalic Petar Musa Igor Matanovic
Lovro Majer Franjo Ivanovic Dion Drena Beljo Ivan Smolcic Karlo Letica Adrian Segecic Luka Stojkovic
All squads are provisional until the final list of 26 players is announced by FIFA, following their submission by participating teams, on 2 June.
27 June: - Philadelphia Stadium
Sources: FIFA Official
