Luka Modric starts as captain for Croatia v Morocco

It has been officially confirmed that Luka Modric will start for Croatia in their opening 2022 World Cup game against Morocco. Ex-Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi will start for the Northern African opponent.

Croatia XI: Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric (c); Vlasic, Kramaric, Perisic

The 2018 World Cup finalists play in Group F with Morocco, Belgium and Canada.

The kick off is at 11:00 CET/ 13:00 local time.