Luka Modric (2nd R) is seen during the departure of the Croatian national football team to America for the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 9, 2026. (Matija Habljak/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

Luka Modric (C) is seen during the departure of the Croatian national football team to America for the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 9, 2026. (Matija Habljak/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

Ivan Perisic (C) is seen during the departure of the Croatian national football team to America for the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 9, 2026. (Matija Habljak/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

Zlatko Dalic, head coach of the Croatian national men's football team, is seen during the departure of the Croatian national football team to America for the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Zagreb, Croatia, on June 9, 2026. (Matija Habljak/PIXSELL via Xinhua)