Is Luka Modric playing in World Cup 2026? Explaining Croatia legend's plans for FIFA tournament in U.S.

Billy Heyen

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Croatia will be coming to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The nation secured its place at the World Cup with a win in November to lock up its spot.

Croatia placed third in the 2022 edition of the tournament and was runner-up in 2018, so this will be a chance to see how they can follow up those record results.

Of course, Croatian fans and fans of world football also want to know what Luka Modric is up to.

The legend of the game has already played in four World Cups for Croatia. Does he have another one in him?

Is Luka Modric playing in World Cup 2026?

Yes, the expectation is that Modric will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He took part in qualifying, which suggests he has no plans of ending his international career between now and the summer.

Modric turned 40 in September. He's currently playing for AC Milan in Italy's Serie A.

As you'd expect, Modric remains Croatia's captain.

Modric has earned 194 caps for the Croatia senior national team, having scored 28 goals.

If Croatia makes a run this summer, or if Modric also appears in a few friendlies before the tournament, he can reach 200 appearances for his country, which would be a remarkable achievement.

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