Has L. Modrić played in a World Cup before?

Croatia has appeared in 7 World Cups. Check the Career tab for L. Modrić's full international history.

What position does L. Modrić play?

L. Modrić plays as a midfielder for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Croatia in at the 2026 World Cup?

Croatia are in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside England, Ghana, Panama.

When does Croatia play at the World Cup?

Croatia's first match is on 2026-06-17 against England at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

L. Modrić – Croatia | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

L. Modrić

Luka Modrić

Date of BirthSeptember 9, 1985 (age 40)

Place of BirthZadar, Croatia

Height / Weight172 / 66

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubReal Madrid

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
La Liga	35	2	6
Copa del Rey	4	1	0
UEFA Super Cup	1	0	0
UEFA Champions League	14	0	3
FIFA Intercontinental Cup	1	0	0
Friendlies	3	1	0
Euro Championship	3	1	0
UEFA Nations League	8	1	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	8	1	2
FIFA Club World Cup	6	0	0
Friendlies Clubs	6	0	0
Super Cup	1	0	0
Coppa Italia	2	0	0
Serie A	33	2	3
All Competitions	125	9	14

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#	Team	GD	Pts
—	England	0	0
—	Croatia	0	0
—	Ghana	0	0
—	Panama	0	0

2026-06-17England vs CroatiaAT&T Stadium, Arlington→2026-06-23Panama vs CroatiaBMO Field, Toronto→2026-06-27Croatia vs GhanaLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia→

2026 tournament outlook

L. Modrić will represent Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Croatia have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Ghana, Panama. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-17 against England at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. As a midfielder, Modrić will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Croatia's best World Cup finish is Runners-up (2018). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Croatia at the 2026 World Cup

L. Modrić is part of the Croatia squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Zlatko Dalić, alongside I. Ivušić, J. Juranović, M. Baturina, and F. Ivanović among the key players.

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