Luka Modric and Croatia
5 September 2026
Luka Modric will continue playing international football for Croatia despite turning 41, ending expectations that the 2026 World Cup would mark his farewell. The Croatian federation confirmed its captain intends to remain available for the upcoming Nations League campaign.
Modric has collected 202 senior caps since debuting in 2006 and will reunite with returning Croatia coach Slaven Bilic. Croatia face the Czech Republic and Spain in September before hosting England on October 3 and travelling to Wembley in November.