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Namibia: Croatia names Modric-led World Cup squad – Sport

Namibia: Croatia names Modric-led World Cup squad – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2026-05-18 22:08:18

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic announced Monday a preliminary 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, to be led by veteran Luka Modric, the key architect of the country’s historic success in recent years.

The 40-year-old AC Milan midfielder led the nation of 3.8 million people to the second-place finish at the 2018 World Cup.

The former Real Madrid star was also key for Croatia third place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In 2023 the Balkan nation lost to Spain in the Nations League…

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