Perišić Overtakes Legend Šuker in World Cup Goals

Croatia's 2026 World Cup journey ended in a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the Round of 16 in Toronto. However, the match will be remembered for a record-breaking goal for the "Vatreni." Despite the tough elimination, veteran Ivan Perišić found the net, etching his name in golden letters into the annals of Croatian football history.

With this goal, Perišić now boasts a total of 7 goals at World Cup finals, making him Croatia's all-time leading scorer in the tournament's history. The attacking player now stands alone at the top, surpassing legendary striker Davor Šuker, who previously held the record with 6 goals, primarily scored during their historic bronze medal run in 1998.