FIFA World Cup 2026: Luka Modric to lead Croatia as head coach Zlatko Dalic names 26-man squad

May 18, 2026

The 40-year-old Modric, widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, remains the centrepiece of the Croatian squad. With 196 international...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Coach Dalic says Croatia 'have no right to any more mistakes' after England defeat

Jun 18, 2026

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said that the team "do not have the right to any more mistakes" after their 2-4 loss to England...

"Focused exclusively on this tournament, Croatia not afraid of anyone": Modric shuts down retirement talk ahead of WC opener

Jun 15, 2026

Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener against England, Croatia star Luka Modric has shut down talks around his retirement, speaking of...

FIFA World Cup 2026: "My right hand on the pitch...": Dalic hails Modric ahead of Croatia's clash

Jun 23, 2026

Croatia, which went down in the opening clash against England by 4-2 courtesy a brace from Harry Kane, face an important clash in Toronto...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Luka Modric becomes fourth player to reach 200 international caps; joins Ronaldo, Messi

Jun 24, 2026

Luka Modric became the first Croatian and only the fourth player in men's football history to reach 200 international appearances, achieving the milestone during...

Croatian maestro Luka Modric bids adieu to Bernabeu, announces Real Madrid exit after Club World Cup

May 22, 2025

Real Madrid CF icon and captain Luka Modric has agreed to end his unforgettable time as a player at Los Blancos following the Club...