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Croatia went to the World Cup in America as the 11th ranked team in the world, then after losing to England, fell to 15th place. After two consecutive wins and on the eve of the start of the knockout phase of the World Cup, Croatia holds 15th place on the FIFA rankings.
How did Croatia get to this match?
Croatia finished the group stage with two wins and one loss. Last result: England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17).
Who is Croatia's opponent?
The strongest pair in the round of 16 according to the FIFA rankings is the Netherlands - Morocco, a match between the 7th and 6th ranked teams in the world. Immediately after that comes the match in Toronto, Portugal - Croatia (8th - 13th).
What can we expect from Croatia?
Croatia has a tough task ahead of them, but they also have a good chance of advancing to the next round. Croatia's current form: 1W-0D-4L (LWLLL, most recent first).
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | England - Croatia | 4-2 |
When is Croatia's next match?
Croatia's next match is against the Czech Republic (away, 2026-09-26). This will be an important match for Croatia, who will try to improve their ranking on the FIFA list.
