- Croatia’s Luka Modric, nearing his 41st birthday, is set to play in his fifth World Cup and earn his 200th cap.
- He famously led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final, winning the Golden Ball and later the Ballon d'Or, alongside multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
- Modric has been a defining figure, known for his longevity and the team's ability to achieve comebacks in major tournaments.
- Modric has outlasted many teammates who have retired from international football, defying previous predictions that 2018 or 2022 would be his last World Cup.
- Now, Croatia are set to face England in Dallas, renewing a rivalry from the 2018 World Cup semi-final where Modric played a pivotal role in their victory.
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