2026 FIFA World Cup – Croatia Players – Part 1 of 2

NavigationUse the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series. https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/DescriptionThis is series 32: A preview of Croatia’s players for the 2026 World Gold Cup. This episode is part 1 of the players mediacast where we examine the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We also give some career information on the main candidates. In addition, we some team information, cover big players no longer on the squad, update injuries and perhaps give some closing thoughts on the squad. Closer to the cup, we will add part 2, show which players actually were selected and predict the starters. Time StampsMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 2:27- Comments on squad, recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 8:19- Manager – 8:24- Goalkeepers – 9:40- Defenders – 15:52- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 34:28- Attacking Midfielders – 45:04 Forwards – 1:03:00Section 3: Conclusion – 1:10:42- Review of Candidates - 1:11:03- Big Names off the Squad - 1:14:57- Review of Injuries - 1:15:37- Closing notes - 1:16:46- Preview of part 2 – 1:17:37Outro – 1:18:18