Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
Croatia viewers can follow every World Cup kickoff in CEST, with HRT and HRTi leading the route before the Ghana decider.
Croatia have a clear World Cup 2026 route because FIFA's broadcaster listings point local viewers to HRT and HRTi. HRT gives Croatia a free-to-air television route, while HRTi supports the official digital stream. The Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule now matters most for the final Group L night. Croatia lost to England, beat Panama, and now need Croatia vs Ghana to decide their knockout path.
Croatia lost 4-2 to England in the opener, then beat Panama 1-0 on Tuesday, June 23. Croatia vs Ghana closes the group at 11:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday, June 27 at Philadelphia Stadium. Those dates are easier to track with the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule. The Croatia TV route remains HRT on television and HRTi online.
Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | HRT |
| TV channel | HRT (HTV 2 and HRTi daily listings) |
| Streaming platform | HRTi |
| Free or paid | Free-to-air on HRT, with streaming through HRTi |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | Croatian |
| Opening match kickoff | June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 9:00 p.m. CEST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 19, 2026 — 9:00 p.m. CEST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Croatia team qualified | Yes |
| Croatia team group | Group L |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Croatia — TV and Online
On TV — HRT
HRT is the television route Croatia viewers should check first because it sits on FIFA's official broadcaster list for the local market. The practical daily answer should still land inside HRT's football coverage for key live windows. HRT's final listings remain the right last check before kickoff. Confirm the Croatia vs Ghana feed early because the match can shape Croatia's round-of-32 chance.
Online and Mobile — HRTi
HRTi is the clearest digital option for Croatia viewers on phones, tablets, browsers, and connected screens. That matters because the Panama match already tested late-night viewing at 1:00 a.m. CEST. Croatia vs Ghana returns to a slightly easier 11:00 p.m. CEST Saturday slot. Test the app before kickoff because final-round demand can rise quickly.
Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Central European Summer Time (CEST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (CEST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, June 11 | 9:00 PM CEST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | HRT |
| Friday, June 12 | 4:00 AM CEST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | HRT |
| Friday, June 12 | 9:00 PM CEST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | HRT |
| Saturday, June 13 | 3:00 AM CEST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | HRT |
| Saturday, June 13 | 9:00 PM CEST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | HRT |
| Sunday, June 14 | 12:00 AM CEST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | HRT |
| Sunday, June 14 | 3:00 AM CEST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | HRT |
| Sunday, June 14 | 6:00 AM CEST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | HRT |
| Sunday, June 14 | 7:00 PM CEST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | HRT |
| Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 PM CEST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | HRT |
| Monday, June 15 | 1:00 AM CEST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | HRT |
| Monday, June 15 | 4:00 AM CEST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | HRT |
| Monday, June 15 | 6:00 PM CEST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | HRT |
| Monday, June 15 | 9:00 PM CEST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 AM CEST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 3:00 AM CEST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 9:00 PM CEST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 12:00 AM CEST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 3:00 AM CEST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 AM CEST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 PM CEST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 PM CEST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | HRT |
| Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 AM CEST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | HRT |
| Thursday, June 18 | 4:00 AM CEST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | HRT |
| Thursday, June 18 | 6:00 PM CEST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | HRT |
| Thursday, June 18 | 9:00 PM CEST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | HRT |
| Friday, June 19 | 12:00 AM CEST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | HRT |
| Friday, June 19 | 3:00 AM CEST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | HRT |
| Friday, June 19 | 9:00 PM CEST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | HRT |
| Saturday, June 20 | 12:00 AM CEST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | HRT |
| Saturday, June 20 | 2:30 AM CEST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | HRT |
| Saturday, June 20 | 5:00 AM CEST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | HRT |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7:00 PM CEST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | HRT |
| Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 PM CEST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | HRT |
| Sunday, June 21 | 2:00 AM CEST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | HRT |
| Sunday, June 21 | 6:00 AM CEST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | HRT |
| Sunday, June 21 | 6:00 PM CEST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | HRT |
| Sunday, June 21 | 9:00 PM CEST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | HRT |
| Monday, June 22 | 12:00 AM CEST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | HRT |
| Monday, June 22 | 3:00 AM CEST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | HRT |
| Monday, June 22 | 7:00 PM CEST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | HRT |
| Monday, June 22 | 11:00 PM CEST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 2:00 AM CEST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 5:00 AM CEST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 7:00 PM CEST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 PM CEST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00 AM CEST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 4:00 AM CEST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 9:00 PM CEST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 9:00 PM CEST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | HRT |
| Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 AM CEST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | HRT |
| Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 AM CEST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | HRT |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM CEST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | HRT |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM CEST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | HRT |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 PM CEST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | HRT |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 PM CEST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | HRT |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 AM CEST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | HRT |
| Friday, June 26 | 1:00 AM CEST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | HRT |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM CEST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | HRT |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM CEST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | HRT |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CEST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | HRT |
| Friday, June 26 | 9:00 PM CEST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | HRT |
| Saturday, June 27 | 2:00 AM CEST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | HRT |
| Saturday, June 27 | 2:00 AM CEST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | HRT |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:00 AM CEST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | HRT |
| Saturday, June 27 | 5:00 AM CEST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | HRT |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 PM CEST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | HRT |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 PM CEST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | HRT |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:30 AM CEST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | HRT |
| Sunday, June 28 | 1:30 AM CEST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | HRT |
| Sunday, June 28 | 4:00 AM CEST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | HRT |
| Sunday, June 28 | 4:00 AM CEST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | HRT |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, June 28 | 9:00 PM CEST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Monday, June 29 | 7:00 PM CEST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Monday, June 29 | 10:30 PM CEST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 3:00 AM CEST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 7:00 PM CEST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 11:00 PM CEST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 3:00 AM CEST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 6:00 PM CEST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 10:00 PM CEST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Thursday, July 2 | 2:00 AM CEST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Thursday, July 2 | 9:00 PM CEST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Friday, July 3 | 1:00 AM CEST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Friday, July 3 | 5:00 AM CEST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Friday, July 3 | 8:00 PM CEST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Saturday, July 4 | 12:00 AM CEST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | HRT |
| Saturday, July 4 | 3:30 AM CEST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | HRT |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 4 | 7:00 PM CEST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | HRT |
| Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 PM CEST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | HRT |
| Sunday, July 5 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | HRT |
| Monday, July 6 | 2:00 AM CEST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | HRT |
| Monday, July 6 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | HRT |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 2:00 AM CEST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | HRT |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 6:00 PM CEST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | HRT |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | HRT |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Thursday, July 9 | 10:00 PM CEST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | HRT |
| Friday, July 10 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | HRT |
| Saturday, July 11 | 11:00 PM CEST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | HRT |
| Sunday, July 12 | 3:00 AM CEST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | HRT |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Tuesday, July 14 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | HRT |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | HRT |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 PM CEST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | HRT |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 9:00 PM CEST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | HRT |
Croatia Team at FIFA World Cup 2026
Croatia sit in Group L — FIFA World Cup 2026 with England, Panama, and Ghana. The Croatia squad opened in Dallas against England, moved to Toronto for Panama, and closes in Philadelphia against Ghana. Three points from two matches keep Croatia alive, but the final match carries direct pressure. A win should put Croatia in a much stronger qualification position.
| Date | Kickoff (CEST) | Match | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 p.m. CEST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | HRT |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00 a.m. CEST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | HRT |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 p.m. CEST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | HRT |
The local watch pattern has been manageable twice and awkward once. England vs Croatia landed at 10:00 p.m. CEST, while Panama vs Croatia moved to 1:00 a.m. CEST. Croatia vs Ghana now starts at 11:00 p.m. CEST on Saturday. Viewers should treat the final match as the key HRT listing to confirm.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in Croatia?
Croatia should be treated as a free-to-air World Cup 2026 market because HRT leads the local rights route. That makes the local answer much simpler than in countries still waiting on a final split between public and premium coverage. The exact channel placement can still shift inside HRT's schedule. The main rights picture is already clear.
If you mainly want Croatia matches, keep HRT ready first and confirm the day-of listing on HTV 2 or HRTi. If you want to watch on a second screen, test the stream before the late Panama night instead of waiting for kickoff. Croatia viewers already know where to start. The only daily variable is which HRT feed carries the live window.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Croatia?
Croatia viewers can watch World Cup 2026 through HRT on television, with streaming through HRTi.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in Croatia?
Yes, Croatia has a free-to-air route through HRT, while HRTi adds the official digital option.
What time does Croatia play at World Cup 2026?
Croatia played England at 10:00 p.m. CEST on June 17 and Panama at 1:00 a.m. CEST on June 24. Croatia vs Ghana is set for 11:00 p.m. CEST on June 27.
Which channel shows Croatia vs Ghana on June 27?
Croatia vs Ghana should air through HRT in Croatia, so local viewers should check the final HTV 2 and HRTi listing before kickoff.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in Croatia?
Yes, Croatia viewers should use HRTi for the official mobile streaming route before each kickoff.
Croatia viewers already have a clear World Cup 2026 route because HRT and HRTi cover the local rights setup. Check the final listing before Croatia vs Ghana and prepare HRTi before the 11:00 p.m. CEST kickoff. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full Croatia schedule, confirmed CEST kickoffs, and live Group L tracking.
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