Croatia national football team has been ranked as the 12th team in the large list of favorites for the 2026 World Cup. According to the combined power rankings of 14 relevant sources, Croatia finished with an average ranking of 12.79.

How is this possible?

Croatia, however, is in the next circle of teams that no one should underestimate. It's interesting that some sources have ranked it very high: Fox Sports sees Croatia as the tenth team in the world.

What does this mean for Croatia?

This shows that around Dalić's team, there is still a certain division in perception: some see it as a proven tournament team that regularly exceeds expectations, while others doubt whether it can go that far again.

Where will Croatia finish?

After the silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022, the team has maintained its reputation as a team that knows how to play big competitions, control the rhythm, and survive the toughest matches. | Position | Team | Average ranking | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Spain | 1.43 | | 12 | Croatia | 12.79 | | 13 | Senegal | 13.21 |