At the Club World Championships in Japan, Champions League winners Real Madrid defeated Club America 2:0 in the semifinals, with Croatia captain Luka Modrić winning the Man of the Match award.

In the Yokohama final, Real Madrid topped Kashima Antlers in extra-time (4:2). Mateo Kovačić substituted Luka Modrić in 106th minute as both Croatia internationals made an appearance.

Luka Modrić was later awarded the Silver Ball, as the second-best player of the entire tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a hat-trick in the final, won the Golden Ball, and double Kashima Antlers goalscorer Gaku Shibasaki earned the Bronze Ball.

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