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Modric closes in on Messi's international record

Published : Saturday, 14 November, 2026 at 9:09 PM

Observer Online Report

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Croatia captain Luka Modric is one match away from equalling Lionel Messi's international appearance record after reaching 207 caps for his country.

Modric made his 207th appearance during Croatia's 2-1 defeat to England at Wembley in a Nations League match on Thursday (November 12), coming on as a substitute in the 76th minute.

Messi ended his international career with 208 appearances for Argentina, while Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo remains the all-time leader with 234 caps.

Modric could equal Messi's tally when Croatia face Czechia on Sunday (November 15). Another appearance would take him past the Argentine.

The 41-year-old made his international debut in 2006 and has represented Croatia for more than two decades.

-AH

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