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Modric highlights Bellingham as a key foe in Croatia-England opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Modric highlights Bellingham as a key foe in Croatia-England opener

Summary

Luka Modric, Croatia's veteran midfielder, expressed his concern over Jude Bellingham's potential impact in their World Cup match against England in Dallas. Modric, who has shared the pitch with Bellingham at Real Madrid for two years, praised the young player's talent. Both teams are in Group L along with Ghana and Panama, making this match pivotal for their standings. Modric is anticipating a challenging contest but emphasized that it is crucial for their confidence rather than their fate in the tournament. The World Cup opener is set for Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Modric prepares for his fifth World Cup this summer.
•He sees Bellingham as a significant threat for England.
•The match takes place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
•Both teams are viewed as strong contenders in Group L.
•Modric aims for Croatia to give their best performance.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Modric wary of ‘great threat’ Bellingham when Croatia face England

What they're saying

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Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says his former Real Madrid team-mate Jude Bellingham will be a “great threat” for England in their World Cup opener in Dallas. The 40-year-old, who is heading into his fifth World Cup, played with Bellingham for two years at the Bernabeu and hailed his quality and character – even if he did not want to get involved with the politics of Thomas Tuchel’s selection.
— Yahoo Sports

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