Croatia announce squad for UEFA Nations League quarter-final against France; Luka Modrić included

Real Madrid star Luka Modrić has been included in the squad

Croatia’s roster for the March games has been revealed. On March 20 and 23, coach Zlatko Dalić’s team will play the French national team in the Nations League quarterfinals.

Croatia finished second in their group behind Portugal in the Nations League and will face the 2018 FIFA World Cup winners in the quarterfinal of the competition.

Evergreen Luka Modric continues to be a consistent player in the team and has been called up to play for his nation against France in the forthcoming quarterfinals of the Nations League.

Considered by many to be the best Croatian football player of all time, the 39-year-old midfielder will contribute his wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.

He is among the most illustrious and esteemed players in Croatian football history, having earned 184 caps and 27 goals.

He is highly regarded by his compatriots, including the greats Davor Šuker and Robert Prosinečki, and his inclusion in the team will surely improve Croatia’s prospects against France.

Croatia, who were the runners-up in the last Nations League competition, will hope to win the trophy this time. Dalić has announced a quality team, and it will be interesting to see how they perform against France.

Croatia squad for UEFA Nations League quarterfinal

Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković (Fenerbahçe), Ivica Ivušić (Paphos), Dominik Kotarski (PAOK).

Defenders: Joško Gvardiol (Man City), Josip Juranović (Union), Duje Ćaleta-Car (Lyon), Borna Sosa (Torino), Josip Šutalo (Ajax), Josip Stanišić (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongračić (Fiorentina).

Midfielders: Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Mateo Kovačić (Man City), Mario Pašalić (Atalanta), Nikola Vlašić (Torino), Luka Sučić (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Dinamo Zagreb), Kristijan Jakić (Augsburg), Petar Sučić (Dinamo Zagreb), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka).

Forwards: Ivan Perišić (PSV), Andrej Kramarić (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Franjo Ivanović (Union).

Standy-by call-up: Marko Pjaca (Dinamo), Mislav Orsic (Pafos), Martin Erlic (Bologna), Marco Pasalic (Orland City), Nediljko Labrovic (Augsburg)

📋 Head coach @DalicZlatko presents #Croatia squad for the upcoming #NationsLeague quarterfinals against France! 🇭🇷🇫🇷 #UNL #Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/EHJY9GXpLa

— HNS (@HNS_CFF) March 3, 2025

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