Croatia vs Honduras
Croatia vs Honduras preview
Croatia vs Honduras pits Croatia (FIFA #12) against Honduras (#76) in Group L on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Croatia go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Honduras have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (capacity 75,000) is the retractable-roof home of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS). It sits 320m above sea level in Atlanta. June/July temperatures in Atlanta average a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Croatia have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: 3rd, Runner-up, R16, R16, Group). Honduras have appeared at 4 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Croatia vs Honduras — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Croatia | Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #12 | #76 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 7 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Runner-up (2018) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | 3rd, Runner-up, R16, R16, Group | DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Luka Modrić | Andy Najar |
| Manager | Zlatko Dalić | Reinaldo Rueda |
| Players to watch | Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Joško Gvardiol | Andy Najar, Anthony Lozano, Romell Quioto |
Get live Croatia vs Honduras data
// Fetch live data for Croatia vs Honduras
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-28',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Croatia vs Honduras at the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia vs Honduras is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
What stage is Croatia vs Honduras?
Croatia vs Honduras is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Croatia vs Honduras?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (capacity 75,000, opened 2017, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Atlanta hosts Croatia vs Honduras.
Who is favoured to win Croatia vs Honduras?
Croatia go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #12, with Honduras ranked #76. Croatia's best World Cup finish is Runner-up (2018); Honduras's is Group stage. Live odds for Croatia vs Honduras are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Croatia vs Honduras?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Croatia vs Honduras in my timezone?
Croatia vs Honduras kicks off at Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Croatia vs Honduras stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-28) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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