Cristiano Ronaldo and Drake pose in Toronto after Portugal's World Cup win over Croatia

Portugal defeated Croatia 2‑1 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalising from the penalty spot before Gonçalo Ramos secured the winner in stoppage time. After the match in Toronto, Ronaldo met Canadian rapper Drake; the two posted a shared Instagram Story, joking that they were “the same height.” The photo went viral, with fans dubbing both athletes GOATs and sparking internet talk of the infamous “Drake curse.” Ronaldo’s wristwatch – a Patek Philippe Nautilus valued around $700,000 – and Drake’s two Audemars Piguet watches worth about $200,000 together were highlighted, bringing the accessories’ estimated $900,000 value into the conversation. The encounter added a pop‑culture flash to Portugal’s tournament run, while the captain dismissed retirement rumors, insisting he will quit only when he chooses. Romanian analyst Ionuț Chirila also commented on Ronaldo’s waning physical edge, but the focus remained on the celebratory moment after the win.