Musa, Pašalić reach World Cup knockouts with Croatia
Croatia booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages on Saturday, topping Ghana, 2-1, at Philadelphia Stadium in their decisive Group L finale.
Player Details
Name
Marco PašalićHeight
5' 10"Weight
163 lbsDate of Birth
9.14.2000 (25)Birthplace
Karlsruhe, GermanyNational Team
CroatiaPosition
MidfielderFootedness
LeftRoster Category
SeniorPlayer Category
Designated Player, International
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Career Summary
Status: Under contract through 2027, with a Club option in 2028
Acquired: Via transfer as a Designated Player from HNK Rijeka of Croatia’s Supersport HNL on Feb. 5, 2025
Club Highlights:
Has scored 44 goals and provided 28 assists in 206 appearances across all competitions in his professional career
Has featured in top competitions such as DFL-Supercup and UEFA Conference League
Designated Player
International Highlights:
- Has scored one goal in 11 appearances for Croatia’s National Team at the senior level