Modrić Reaches 200 Caps, Joins Ronaldo Messi Al-Mutawa Elite
Croatian captain Luka Modrić earned his 200th international cap in June 2026, becoming only the fourth male footballer to reach the 200-caps club. He joins Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Lionel Messi (Argentina), and Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa (202 caps).
The milestone came during international fixtures around June 23, 2026, with matches held in Toronto. Modrić’s Croatia career began in 2006. His defining achievement was the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where Croatia reached the final and lost to France. Modrić won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player and then claimed the Ballon d’Or later that year, breaking the long Messi-Ronaldo dominance.
At age 40, Modrić is still captaining Croatia and making starts, not only appearing as a late-game substitute. The article highlights that reaching 200 caps reflects longevity and consistent importance to a national team’s setup—not just occasional late appearances.
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