Luka Modric reaches 200 caps for Croatia and steps into crypto with CoinW and a Solana meme token

Luka Modric just became only the fourth player in history to earn 200 international caps, reaching the milestone on June 23, 2026, during Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama at the FIFA World Cup. At 40 years old, playing in his fifth World Cup, the midfielder is writing the final chapter of one of the most decorated international careers ever.

Modric was appointed as the global brand ambassador for CoinW, a crypto asset trading platform, back on April 9, 2026. He also launched a Solana-based meme token, $MODRIC, which reached a market cap of roughly $100K by early June 2026.

A World Cup career for the ages

At 40 years and 291 days old, he became the oldest player to provide an assist in World Cup history during Croatia’s match against Ghana on June 27. He was selected for the Croatian squad on May 18, 2026. He has captained Croatia since 2016 and led the team to consecutive World Cup runner-up finishes in 2018 and 2022.

Modric has appeared in every major tournament Croatia qualified for since his debut in 2006. His contract with AC Milan is also expiring, though no official announcement has been made regarding his future in the sport.

The crypto play: CoinW and $MODRIC

His role as CoinW’s global brand ambassador represents a strategic celebrity partnership. CoinW gets access to Modric’s global fanbase; Modric gets a foothold in the crypto industry.

The $MODRIC token was launched on Solana around October 2025 and reached a market cap of approximately $100K by early June 2026. By crypto standards, a $100K market cap is small — meme coins regularly surge into the hundreds of millions.

What this means for investors

For CoinW specifically, the partnership could drive user acquisition in European markets. Modric’s ambassadorship combined with the $MODRIC token launch creates multiple touchpoints between his personal brand and the blockchain ecosystem.

The $MODRIC token carries risks tied to Modric’s public relevance. A retirement announcement could either spike interest temporarily or drain it permanently.

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