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Luka Modric Faces Possible Retirement After Croatia's World Cup Exit

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 1, 2026

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Luka Modric, 40, may retire after Croatia's 2-1 loss to Portugal in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. A free agent post-AC Milan, Modric has a decorated career with Real Madrid and Croatia. His childhood club Dinamo Zagreb might offer a farewell season, while other veterans also consider retirement.

01Luka Modric may retire after Croatia's 2-1 World Cup loss to Portugal in 2026.
02Modric, 40, is a free agent after playing the last season with AC Milan.
03He won six Champions League titles and four La Liga championships with Real Madrid.
04Modric earned 202 caps for Croatia, leading them to the 2018 final and 2022 third place.
05Dinamo Zagreb is linked to a possible farewell season for Modric.
06Veteran Croatian players Perisic, Kramaric, and Budimir may also retire soon.

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