World Cup 2022: Wholesome Scenes As Modric Celebrate Croatia Win With Dad

• Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third-place match to confirm a consolation prize in the 2022 FIFA World Cup
• Luka Modric, who captained Croatia to consecutive podium finish will now switch focus to qualifying for Euro 2024, which starts in March against Wales
• Despite being on the wrong side of age 30, the Real Madrid midfielder has aged like fine wine

Luka Modric had a priceless father-and-son moment following Croatia's 2-1 victory over Morocco in the third-place game at the Khalifa International Stadium.

The 37-year-old midfielder led Croatia to a third-place finish at the 2022 World Cup, playing a staggering 656 out of a possible 690 minutes.

The Real Madrid man proved instrumental in helping Croatia seal back-to-back podium finishes at the Mundial, per GOAL.

Following the end of the game, Modric first took time out of his team's celebrations to share the glory with his kids on the pitch, talkSPORT reports.

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Aside from celebrating the august victory over Morocco with his kids, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner later shared the moment with his father as well.

In heartwarming photos making the rounds on social media, seen by Sports Brief, the veteran midfielder went into the stands to his proud father as they shared a warm embrace.

The Croatia captain later joined his teammates and the technical staff to continue with their celebrations in the dressing room.

Modric celebrates with his kids

Luka Modric has been spotted playing with his children on the pitch on Saturday evening, 17 December, just minutes after Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup 3rd place tie.

Croatia went into this game with an aggressive mindset having lost their semi-final game against Argentina, while Morocco suffered their first loss in the tournament against France.

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After the match, Modric and his kids celebrated the win by jubilating on the pitch.

Croatia switch celebrations to dressing room

Sports Brief earlier reported that Croatia sealed third place at the soon-to-end 2022 FIFA World Cup after edging Morocco 2-1 on Saturday, December 17 at the Khalifa International Stadium.

The Europeans, who failed to repeat their 2018 run, ensured they finished on the podium for the second time on the bounce at the expense of the giant-killing Morocco.

Following the blast of the whistle and after bagging the bronze medal, the playing body switched to a celebratory mood in the dressing room, Croatia Week notes.