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Croatia

Croatia have never won a FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.

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Croatia's story so far

Croatia are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Croatia reached the World Cup final in 2018 and finished third in 2022, an extraordinary record for a country of its size. They also reached the 2023 UEFA Nations League final, but lost to Spain on penalties.

Croatia at a glance

ConfederationEurope (UEFA)
Continental title trackedUEFA European Championship
Best documented resultCroatia reached the World Cup final in 2018 and finished third in 2022, an extraordinary record for a country of its size. They also reached the 2023 UEFA Nations League final, but lost to Spain on penalties.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Croatia would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Croatia ever won a major football trophy?

No. Croatia has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Croatia reached the World Cup final in 2018 and finished third in 2022, an extraordinary record for a country of its size. They also reached the 2023 UEFA Nations League final, but lost to Spain on penalties.

What is Croatia's best-ever tournament result?

Croatia reached the World Cup final in 2018 and finished third in 2022, an extraordinary record for a country of its size. They also reached the 2023 UEFA Nations League final, but lost to Spain on penalties.

Which trophies could Croatia still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Croatia.

Which confederation does Croatia compete in?

Croatia competes in Europe (UEFA). Its main continental championship is the UEFA European Championship.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-09