How the World Cup’s great survivor Luka Modric and Croatia could torment England again

Luka Modric, approaching his 41st birthday, remains an influential figure in international football and could play a significant role for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. The article highlights how Modric has been a defining presence in the last two World Cups, with Croatia famously defeating England in the 2018 semi-final. The piece examines how Croatia and Modric could once again pose a threat to England in the upcoming tournament.