Croatia
Europe · UEFA
Footprint
Comparable programs
MethodologyFive national programs whose honors profile and historical footprint sit closest to Croatia. Scored across World Cup pedigree, continental dominance (tier-adjusted), intercontinental wins, tournament span, and decade coverage. The labels describe the shared trait that drove the match.
Tournament history
Most recent first. Every senior international tournament appearance on file: World Cups, continental cups, intercontinental tournaments, and selected others. The Name column shows what the team was called at the time of that appearance (Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, etc. on rows played under a predecessor identity).
| Year | Name | Tournament | Round reached |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Croatia | WCFIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage |
| 2024 | Croatia | EurosUEFA European Championship 2024 | Appearance |
| 2023 | Croatia | Other2023 UEFA Nations League Finals | Final |
| 2022 | Croatia | WCFIFA World Cup 2022 | Semifinal |
| 2021 | Croatia | EurosUEFA European Championship 2021 | Round of 16 |
| 2018 | Croatia | WCFIFA World Cup 2018 | Final |
| 2016 | Croatia | EurosUEFA European Championship 2016 | Round of 16 |
| 2014 | Croatia | WCFIFA World Cup 2014 | Appearance |
| 2012 | Croatia | EurosUEFA European Championship 2012 | Appearance |
| 2008 | Croatia | EurosUEFA European Championship 2008 | Quarterfinal |
| 2006 | Croatia | WCFIFA World Cup 2006 | Appearance |
| 2004 | Croatia | EurosUEFA European Championship 2004 | Appearance |
| 2002 | Croatia | WCFIFA World Cup 2002 | Appearance |
| 1998 | Croatia | WCFIFA World Cup 1998 | Semifinal |
| 1996 | Croatia | EurosUEFA European Championship 1996 | Quarterfinal |
Tournament finals
Every senior-tournament final this team has played. Wins highlighted in gold; losses muted. Penalty shootouts shown as "PKs" alongside the regulation score.
