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Croatia name Modric, 40, in World Cup squad
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Croatia name Modric, 40, in World Cup squad

BBC Sport · May 18, 2026, 3:10 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Veteran midfielder Luka Modric is named in Croatia's squad for the World Cup and is expected to recover from a fractured cheekbone in time for the tournament.

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