Luka Modrić is the architect of Croatia's golden generation, leading them to the 2018 World Cup final and 2022 semi-final. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2018, breaking Messi and Ronaldo's decade-long duopoly, and lifted six Champions League titles with Real Madrid. The 2026 tournament is expected to be his final World Cup.
Luka Modrić arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 28 international goals in 185 caps for Croatia. His club form at AC Milan continues to be decisive heading into the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.