Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
M. Pongračić played 3 matches for Croatia, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group L | vs Panama 1-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Group L | vs Ghana 2-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs Portugal 1-2 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Marin Pongračić (Croatian pronunciation: [mâriːn pǒnɡratʃitɕ]; born 11 September 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Fiorentina. Born in Germany, he plays for the Croatia national team. Primarily a centre-back, he can also be deployed as a right-back or as a defensive midfielder.
1860 Munich Pongračić started his football career as a product of Bayern Munich academy, before moving to FC Ingolstadt 04 in 2013 at the age of 16. He made 38 appearances at under-17 and under-19 levels, before moving to 1860 Munich in 2016 in search of professional football. After establishing himself in the reserve team, he made his 2. Bundesliga debut on 16 April 2017 in a 1–1 draw with Sandhausen. He made seven appearances for the first team, including an appearance in a relegation play-off against Jahn Regensburg. Pongračić was sent off in the 80th minute, as the match ended up as a 1–1 draw.
In summer 2017, he joined Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg on a four-year deal. He made his debut for the club on 22 July in a 2–0 victory over Wolfsberger AC.
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