Luka Modric did wonders in his 21st match in the World Cup
Luka Modric set a record of 21 consecutive starts in World Cup history when he started in the match against Panama.
24 June 2026✍️ Nieves Gómez📍 Global
40-year-old midfielder Luka Modric has made a record of playing in his 21st consecutive match by playing against Panama in Group L of the World Cup 2026. Croatia won this match 1-0. During this match, Modrić also participated in his 200th match for his national team. The 2026 World Cup is being held in the US, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The current world champions are Argentina, who defeated France in the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup after reaching a 3–3 draw and then 4–2 on penalties.