# Modric Ashamed After Croatia's 7-0 Loss

> Croatia's captain Luka Modric calls England's 7-0 Nations League win a 'catastrophic night' for his team.
- Title: Modric Ashamed After Croatia's 7-0 Loss · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Croatia's captain Luka Modric calls England's 7-0 Nations League win a 'catastrophic night' for his team. Croatia's Luka Modric felt ashamed after his team's…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwzrdm3lyk21o
- Published: 2026-10-04T10:35:47.306+00:00
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## Modric's emotional reaction
Croatia captain Luka Modric said he felt 'ashamed' of his side's performance in Saturday's 7-0 defeat at home to England in the Nations League.

> ashamed
## First time in 20 years
Modric, 41, described the loss as a 'catastrophic night', saying it was the first time in 20 years he felt such emotion after a game.

> catastrophic night
## Modric's career context
Modric helped Croatia reach second-place and third-place finishes at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups during his storied career.

> 2018 and 2022 World Cups
## Recent results
Croatia won 2-1 against the Czech Republic but lost 4-1 to Spain before Saturday's 7-0 defeat to England.

> 2-1
## Game details
Modric was substituted in the 57th minute as England scored five goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka.

> 57th minute
## Next steps
Croatia faces Spain in Split on Tuesday and will play England and the Czech Republic in November to retain their Nations League top-tier status.

> Nations League top-tier status
## Key takeaway

Croatia's Luka Modric felt ashamed after his team's 7-0 defeat to England in the Nations League, marking their first such emotional reaction in 20 years.