The end of an era: Modrich will announce his retirement after the 2026 World Championships.

The end of an era: Modrić announces his retirement after the 2026 World Cup Luka Modrić will retire as a footballer at the age of 40. The Croatian player plans to officially announce his decision after the 2026 World Cup, which will be his last tournament. Modrić began his career in 2002. He played for Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham, Real Madrid, and AC Milan. Over the years, he played 1,128 matches for these clubs and the national team. In total, Modrić has won 33 trophies, including 6 victories with Real Madrid. In 2018, he was awarded the “Golden Ball” as the best footballer of the year by FIFA and UEFA. He also helped Croatia reach the finals of the World Cup in Russia. Journalist Nikolo Skira reported on this news.