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Joško Gvardiol at the 2026 World Cup

Joško Gvardiol is a star player for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. The 24-year-old defender plays his club football at Manchester City. He has 1 previous World Cup appearance.

81/100
Star score
International top
Relative position within the global top 200 (75-89)
24 years old Manchester City Group L 1 previous WCs

Joško Gvardiol profile

Country
🇭🇷 Croatia
Position
Defender
Club
Manchester City
Age
24
Number
#20
Group
L

Key strengths

Snelheid, opbouw met beide voeten, kopkracht, één-tegen-één.

Joško Gvardiol at the 2026 World Cup — what to expect

Croatia hope Joško Gvardiol can make the difference at the 2026 World Cup. His role with the national team is key to their tournament campaign.

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Trivia

Premier League-titel 2024 met City.

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Frequently asked questions about Joško Gvardiol

Which country does Joško Gvardiol represent at the 2026 World Cup?

Joško Gvardiol plays for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. Croatia are in Group L together with England, Ghana and Panama.

What position does Joško Gvardiol play?

Joško Gvardiol plays as Defender at Manchester City. For Croatia he usually plays the same role.

How old is Joško Gvardiol during the 2026 World Cup?

Joško Gvardiol is 24 years old during the 2026 World Cup. This is his 2nd World Cup appearance.

Which club does Joško Gvardiol play for?

Joško Gvardiol plays for Manchester City.

What are Joško Gvardiol and Croatia's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

Croatia hope Joško Gvardiol can make the difference at the 2026 World Cup. His role with the national team is key to their tournament campaign.

Last updated: 2026-06-07

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