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Croatia at the 2026 World Cup: the Vatreni in red-and-white check

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Croatia World Cup 2026 home shirt with a red-and-white chequered pattern

Small country, big achievements. The Croatia collection, the Vatreni, wears perhaps the most recognisable pattern of the entire tournament. This is your guide for the 2026 World Cup.

What colour is the Croatia home shirt?

The Croatia home shirt is instantly recognisable by its red-and-white chequered pattern, the šahovnica from the national coat of arms. As the surprise of the 2018 World Cup, crowned by reaching the final, this shirt grew into a real classic in the stands.

Why is Croatia called the Vatreni?

Vatreni means 'the fiery ones'. The nickname stands for the passion and fire with which Croatia plays, exactly the energy you feel when the red and white colours the stand.

When should you order your Croatia shirt?

Croatia is a popular shirt for its distinctive design, and sizes M and L go fast. Not sure about your size? Measure once with the size guide. Order before 23:59 on a working day and your parcel arrives the next working day in the Netherlands and Belgium, if in stock and if the carrier collects on time.

Red-and-white check and more, support the Vatreni in style.

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* Besteld vóór 23:59 op een werkdag? Dan ligt je bestelling de volgende werkdag in huis in Nederland en België — mits het artikel op voorraad is en de vervoerder (PostNL/DHL) op tijd ophaalt. Voor de overige EU-landen rekenen we doorgaans 2–4 werkdagen.