Croatia Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

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. Best result: World Cup runner-up in 2018, plus 3rd place in 2022 — one of the most successful small footballing nations of the modern era.

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. Best result: World Cup runner-up in 2018, plus 3rd place in 2022 — one of the most successful small footballing nations of the modern era.

What is Croatia's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: World Cup runner-up in 2018, plus 3rd place in 2022 — one of the most successful small footballing nations of the modern era.

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.

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