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Modrić and Estupiñán score in friendlies as Croatia and Ecuador win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:14 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Modrić and Estupiñán score in friendlies as Croatia and Ecuador win

Summary

Luka Modrić scored for Croatia in a 2-1 friendly victory over Slovenia at the Stadion Anđelko Herjavec on June 8. The match featured a late winner from Pasalic after Sporar had equalized for Slovenia. Ecuador also secured a 3-0 win against Guatemala, with Pervis Estupiñán scoring the final goal. Italy, fielding an experimental squad, defeated Greece 1-0, with Davide Bartesaghi playing the full match. These matches are part of final preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Croatia beats Slovenia 2-1 in a friendly match.
•Modrić opened the scoring for Croatia.
•Ecuador wins 3-0 against Guatemala.
•Estupiñán scored a long-range goal for Ecuador.
•Bartesaghi played the full 90 minutes for Italy in their 1-0 win over Greece.

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10:14 AMYahoo Sports — MODRIĆ AND ESTUPIÑAN SCORE, BARTESAGHI PLAYS THE FULL 90

What they're saying

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Luka Modrić scores to help Croatia win. At the Stadion Anđelko Herjavec in Varaždin, the Croatians defeated Slovenia 2-1 in a friendly as they continue their build-up to their World Cup opener agai...
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