Luka Modric earns 200th international appearance for Croatia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Luka Modric reached a milestone by making his 200th international appearance for Croatia. The match, part of his fifth World Cup, cements his status alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as only the fourth player to achieve this feat. Modric debuted in 2006 and has contributed to Croatia's consistent World Cup qualifications, helping them secure a runner-up finish in 2018 and third place in 2022. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic praised Modric's influence on the team, calling him 'my right hand on the pitch.'
- •Luka Modric becomes the fourth men's player with 200 international caps.
- •He debuted for Croatia in 2006.
- •Modric played in five World Cups, contributing to Croatia's success.
- •He has been with Real Madrid for 13 years, winning the Champions League six times.
- •Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic praised Modric's on-field leadership.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Croatia's Luka Modric joins Ronaldo and Messi in historic club
"40-year-old Luka Modric becomes just fourth man with 200 international appearances.
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