Luka Modric and friends are aiming for one last hurrah but a Tottenham defender is providing hope for the future for England’s group opponents This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries ...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/10/croatia-world-cup-2026-team-guide)