Luka Modricwas included Monday in Croatia's squad and is set to play in his fifth World Cup. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named a 26-man roster also featuring Ivan Perišić, who has scored in the past three tournaments. Modric broke his cheekbone last month but the Croatia captain is expected to be fit when Croatia kicks off its World Cup campaign against England on June 17. It also plays Panama and Ghana in Group L. The 40-year-old Modric won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 — ending the long reign of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He made his international debut in 2006 and is the most capped Croat...
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