Modric Available to Play for Croatia in Nations League
The 40-year-old has made a record 202 appearances and will face Czechia, Spain and England after telling Slaven Bilic he remains available.
- Croatian Football Federation President Marijan Kustic announced captain Luka Modric will continue his international career, set to play in upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Czechia, Spain, and England.
- Following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Zlatko Dalic's side exited in the last 32, Modric considered retirement but the 40-year-old remains available for selection, extending a career that began in 2006.
- Slaven Bilic, who returns as Croatia coach, welcomed the decision; the Nations League will reunite him with Modric after 14 years, following their previous partnership between 2006 and 2012.
- "Of course, this Luka's decision makes me extremely happy," Bilic said, adding that "We are all aware what he brings to Croatia, both on and off the pitch."
- Modric, who holds a record 202 appearances, turns 41 on Wednesday but remains focused on keeping Croatia competitive with the best teams globally throughout his extended international tenure.
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The player told the coach, Slaven Bilic, and the president of the Federation, Marijan Kustic, that he was still at hand, the HNS said.
Luka Modric To Continue Croatia Career At 40, Confirms Availability For UEFA Nations League
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The key architect of Croatia's historic success in recent years, who turns 41 on Wednesday, will figure in the squad that coach Slaven Bilic will announce on Monday for the Nations League matches, a Croatian football federation (HNS) statement said. Modric confirmed to Bilic and HNS head Marijan Kustic that he remains available to the Croatian national team, it added. This will continue the "legendary international career of the player who has l…
Legendary midfielder Luka Modric will continue to represent Croatia after being included in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, the Croatian Football Association announced, quoted by BTA. Modric, who will turn 41 on September 9, continues to be an important part of the national team, despite his advanced footballing age. The midfielder has been playing for Milan since the summer of 2025, after spending 13 seasons at Real Madrid an…
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