Touching Moment Luka Modric Celebrates World Cup Knockout Qualification With Kids Spotted

• Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has spent a heartwarming moment with his kids after their round of 16 qualification
• The 37-year-old played a critical as his team shared spoils with Belgium to book their place in the knockout phase
• Croatia will play Spain in the round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar but will hope to improve their form

Luka Modric celebrated Croatia's qualification to the round of 16 at this year's FIFA World Cup with his kids at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

The Real Madrid midfielder was in action as Croatia booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2022 Mundial in Qatar, thanks to a nervy 0-0 draw against Belgium on Thursday.

The 2018 runners-up advanced as the second-best team in Group F behind winners Morocco.

After the game, an excited Modric was sighted celebrating their qualification together with his children on the pitch. It was a lovely moment as the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner shared an adorable kiss with his progeny.

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Photos of the moment have since gone viral on social media.

Modric sets new championship record

Meanwhile, Modric is the first player to play in both the European Championship and the World Cup in three different decades.

His first Euros campaign came in 2008, and the Croatian talisman has since played in the 2012, 2016 and 2020 editions.

Modric's World Cup adventures have come in 2006, 2014 and 2018, with this latest venture likely being his last chance of a good run at 37 years of age.

Modric named match's best player

Sports Brief earlier reported that Real Madrid midfielder Modric was man of the match, after the 2022 World Cup battle between his country and Morocco.

Despite the encounter ending in a goalless draw on November 23, Modric was able to stand tall above all the other players on the pitch, considering his performance.

His attacking style and brilliant distribution of passes in the midfield were superb against the Atlas Lions, who also had a few chances to win the game.