Modrić Reaches 200 Int'l Caps with Croatia

Luka Modrić added another landmark to his extraordinary international career after making his 200th appearance for Croatia during the team’s 1-0 win over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

The milestone gave Croatia’s players even more reason to celebrate, as the victory also revived their hopes of reaching the Round of 32.

Modrić reached the historic mark at the age of 40, with his 41st birthday coming in September, further underlining his remarkable longevity at the highest level. 

Already regarded as one of Croatia’s greatest-ever players, the midfielder continues to strengthen his legacy as one of the defining figures of modern international football.

Countless memories, endless pride, one legend.

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The former Real Madrid star made his Croatia debut in March 2006 in a friendly against Argentina and has since featured in five World Cups, placing him among a select group of players to have appeared in that many editions of the tournament. 

Although Croatia missed the 2010 finals, Modrić has still built an outstanding World Cup record, highlighted by a runners-up finish in 2018 and a third-place finish in 2022.

His international achievements add to a glittering club career that includes a record 28 trophies with Real Madrid, as well as multiple domestic titles with Dinamo Zagreb and the crowning achievement of winning the Ballon d’Or.