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England v Croatia in FC 26: How do the team ratings compare?
It all kicks off tonight in Dallas.
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- Alex Raisbeck
Published: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 2:29 pm
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England's quest to add a second star to their shirts kicks off later today with a rematch of that dreaded 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia, but how do they compare in FC 26?
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Thomas Tuchel's first tournament as England manager comes off the back of the most successful spell in the team's modern history, though one still without any silverware; something he will no doubt be desperate to change.
Croatia, on the other hand, have not managed to replicate their 2018 heroics, when they finished runners-up to France, and despite still boasting the likes of Modrić, Kovačić, Perišić and more, it's an aging squad, with Modrić himself now 40 years of age.
With all of that in mind, England v Croatia this evening is set to be a close one, and while England fans will be hoping that youth trumps experience, only time will tell if Kane can kick on and be the man to lead them to victory.
So, for a look at the two squads and how they stack up in EA Sports FC 26, let's get into it.
England v Croatia in FC 26 – How do the team ratings compare?
Unlike eight years ago, England has a much higher rating than Croatia in FC 26.
While still a respectable four-and-a-half star rating compared to Englands five, buoyed by a strong midfield of 81, it still lags behind England's 85.
Things only become more disparate at either end of the pitch, with Croatia boasting only 77 in defence compared to England's 83, and 78 in attack to England's 86.
As such, while Croatia will certainly be able to compete in the centre of the park, the match may well be decided by how well they can fend off England's star-studded attack.
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England FC 26 ratings
England's starting 11 in FC 26. EA Sports
England line up in a 4-2-3-1 wide formation in FC 26's World Cup mode. Their current squad, and their live ratings and down below.
According to FC 26, England's best player is Harry Kane with a 90 rating, followed closely by Jude Bellingham on 89.
It's worth noting that, at the time of writing, FC 26 hasn't been updated to replace the injured Tino Livramento with Trevoh Chalobah.
Starting 11
- GK: Jordan Pickford – 85
- RB: Reece James – 84
- CB: Ezri Konsa – 84
- CB: Marc Guéhi – 84
- LB: Nico O'Reilly – 81
- CDM: Declan Rice – 88
- CDM: Elliot Anderson – 82
- RM: Bukayo Saka – 87
- LM: Marcus Rashford – 82
- CAM: Jude Bellingham – 89
- ST: Harry Kane – 90
Bench
- ST: Ollie Watkins – 82
- RW: Noni Madueke – 80
- CAM: Morgan Rogers – 84
- CDM: Kobbie Mainoo – 79
- CB: John Stones – 82
- RB: Tino Livramento – 80
- GK: Dean Henderson – 82
- LW: Anthony Gordon – 82
- CAM: Eberechi Eze – 84
Reserves
- ST: Ivan Toney – 82
- CB: Dan Burn – 80
- LB: Djed Spence – 79
- CB: Jarrell Quansah – 76
- CDM: Jordan Henderson – 79
- GK: James Trafford – 77
Croatia FC 26 ratings
Croatia's starting 11 in FC 26. EA Sports
Croatia line up in a 4-3-3 attack formation in FC 26's World Cup mode. Here is the full squad along with each player's ratings.
According to FC 26, Croatia's best players are Luka Modrić and Joško Gvardiol, both with an 85-rating.
Starting 11
- GK: Dominik Livaković – 78
- RB: Josip Stanišić – 79
- CB: Martin Erlić – 73
- CB: Marin Pongračić – 73
- LB: Joško Gvardiol
- CM: Luka Modrić – 85
- CM: Mateo Kocačić – 82
- CAM: Andrej Kramarić – 81
- RW: Marco Pašalić – 72
- LW: Ivan Perišić – 81
- ST: Ante Budimir – 82
Bench
- ST: Toni Fruk – 77
- CM: Mario Pašalić – 79
- CAM: Martin Baturina – 79
- CDM: Kristijan Jakić – 75
- CB: Luka Vušković – 78
- CB: Josip Šutalo – 77
- GK: Dominik Kotarski – 75
- ST: Igor Matanović – 74
- ST: Petar Musa – 77
Reserves
- CDM: Nikola Moro – 75
- CM: Petar Sučić – 76
- CB: Duje Ćaleta-Car – 74
- GK: Ivor Pandur – 72
- CAM: Nikola Vlašić – 80
- CM: Luka Sučić – 77
So, as is evident from the ratings above, England have the better of Croatia in all areas, as far as FC 26's World Cup mode is concerned – but will they have enough to beat them in Dallas?
Anything can happen in football, so tonight's England v Croatia game is sure to be a fascinating tie, with the victor in pole position to top Group L.
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Alex RaisbeckGaming writer
Alex Raisbeck is a Gaming Writer at Radio Times, covering everything from AAA giants to indie gems. Alex has written for VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, PCGamesN and more.
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