Tournament Guide: Croatia Jerseys 2026

One last dance

Croatia jerseys from major tournaments always end up iconic, and this summer could be the most special yet.

A nation of under four million people has reached a World Cup final and a semifinal in the last two tournaments. This summer, with Luka Modrić leading them onto the field in what is almost certainly his final tournament, the jerseys worn in the USA, Canada, and Mexico will mean something for a very long time.

The match-worn and signed versions will be available straight from the field at the tournament.

Here's everything you need to know about Croatia's home and away jerseys this summer.

Croatia home jersey 2026

Nike took the 1990 kit — the moment Croatia first wore the checkerboard on the global stage — and rebuilt it for 2026.

The classic red and white checks run vertically down the center of the jersey in a smaller, more refined scale than previous versions. It's not a replica. It's a reinterpretation — close enough to trigger the nostalgia but sharp enough to feel entirely current. Blue accents on the side panels. Crest placed centrally. And if you look closely, each individual square contains its own tiny geometric pattern hidden within it.

That kind of craftsmanship is what makes a worn jersey worth owning.

Croatia away jersey 2026

Same pattern, completely different mood.

The away jersey takes the checkerboard into deep navy — two-tone checks across the front, restrained and authoritative where the home is bold and expressive. It's the kind of jersey that tends to get overlooked before a tournament and becomes a grail piece after one.

Croatia jerseys to watch

Player-edition jerseys worn and signed by the Croatia squad will be available exclusively on MWS throughout the tournament. Here's who to watch:

Luka Modrić

194 caps. Four World Cups. A Ballon d'Or. This is almost certainly his last tournament, and anyone who follows jersey collecting knows what that means. Modrić jerseys from previous tournaments are already climbing in value — and those from the 2026 edition, worn in potentially his final games for Croatia, will be unlike anything else.

Joško Gvardiol

Named to the Team of the Tournament in 2022 at just 20 years old, Gvardiol is now one of the best defenders in the world at 22. The demand for his jerseys is already there — from a tournament where he's one of the standout names, expect it to be significant.

Mateo Kovačić

More than 110 caps and a career full of big tournament moments. Kovačić has been a constant in this Croatia team for a decade, and his jersey from what could be his last deep run at a major tournament carries real weight.

Martin Baturina

The next great Croatian midfielder. Baturina has made a real impression in Europe this season and at the international level — and collectors who get in early on a player like this tend not to regret it.

Dominik Livaković

His penalty heroics in 2022 against Japan and then Brazil made him a national hero overnight. Goalkeeper jerseys from moments like that are some of the most compelling pieces in any collection — and Livaković will be between the posts for every game this summer.

How can I own worn & signed 2026 Croatia jerseys?

Through our official partnership with the Croatian Football Federation, we're expecting Croatia shirt auctions throughout the tournament.

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