Home / Sports / Modrić Hits 200 Croatia Caps in World Cup Clash
Modrić Hits 200 Croatia Caps in World Cup Clash
24 Jun
Summary
- Luka Modrić achieved his 200th international appearance for Croatia.
- He is the first Croatian and fourth globally to reach this milestone.
- Croatia faced Panama in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 group match.

Luka Modrić reached a historic milestone on Tuesday, marking his 200th appearance for the Croatian senior men's national team. This makes him the first Croatian player and only the fourth globally to achieve this number of international caps.
His international debut dates back to March 1, 2006. Modrić is now in an elite club alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Bader Al-Mutawa, and Lionel Messi for most international matches played.
The match against Panama was a critical fixture in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026, following an initial 4-2 defeat to England. A victory was essential for Croatia to remain in contention for the Round of 32.