The national team of Croatia has competed in the FIFA World Cup seven times, finishing on podium on three occasions. Since gaining independence in 1991, Croatia has qualified for every edition of the
The national team starting lineup before the 2018 World Cup Final against France.
Luka Modrić became Croatia's record World Cup appearance maker when he captained his team in the final of the 2018 tournament.
In 1998, Davor Šuker became the oldest Golden Boot winner ever at age 30 and went on to become the president of the Croatian Football Federation in 2012.
Football in Croatia
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Football is Croatia's most popular sport. The Croatian Football Federation is the governing body and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of football in the nation, both professional and amateur.
Home stadium of club Hajduk Split, a club on the coast of Split
A plaque in Rijeka marking the site of the 1873 football game