Modric makes English fans tremble

After the 2026 World Cup draw, England fans continue to experience a feeling of insecurity when meeting Luka Modric's fateful opponent Croatia again.

Modric is still the leader of Croatia. Photo: Reuters .

Although England are ranked in the top seed group, many fans are still cautious when talking about Croatia, a team that has caused many sorrows for the "Three Lions" in the past. The biggest reason is the presence of Luka Modric, who will turn 40 but still plays at a very high level.

In the 2025/26 season, the former Real Madrid star will still play the role of conductor for AC Milan, the team leading Serie A. His stable performance has made many English fans worried about the prospect of him continuing to "torture" their team like the previous times.

In the Euro 2008 qualifiers, Modric had an excellent performance when he helped Croatia defeat England in both matches, causing the "Three Lions" to miss the final round.

At the 2018 World Cup, the Croatian midfielder once again became a nightmare when he contributed greatly to helping his team come back to win 2-1 in the semi-finals, causing England's dream of winning the world championship to be unfinished once again.

It wasn't until Euro 2020 that England got revenge on Croatia with a 1-0 win in the group stage.

Modric will be 41 if he plays in the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder has admitted that he has no intention of retiring and will continue to contribute to the national team if given the opportunity. Modric's presence will help Croatia gain more confidence when they meet England again in the biggest playground on the planet.

In addition to England and Croatia, Group L also includes Ghana and Panama.

The moment Ronaldo teased the Irish player Cristiano Ronaldo's act of teasing Irish player Nathan Collins caused him to be criticized in Portugal's 0-2 defeat in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the early morning of November 14.

Source: https://znews.vn/modric-khien-cdv-anh-run-so-post1608858.html