Will Luka Modric retire from international football after Croatia's loss to Portugal in the World Cup?

Luka Modric and Croatia are out of the 2026 World Cup after losing to Portugal in the Round of 32.

Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a ...

‘Inspired millions’: Croatia great Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end

The 40-year-old marked his 200th international appearance in a group-stage match in June. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

2026 World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Edin Dzeko, still in the game in their 40s

Eight players over the age of 40 are competing in the World Cup, a new record. While most of them are goalkeepers, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, Croatian midfielder Luka Modric and Bosnian ...

When age is just a number: How over-35s like Messi, Ronaldo and Luka Modric continue to succeed at the World Cup

The ongoing World Cup has witnessed a record number of players over the age of 35, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano ...

The grace of Modric. The ego of Ronaldo. Only one captain can advance from Croatia-Portugal

One is 40, the other 41. But only Modric has shown an ability to act his age.