Ronaldo vs Modrić in Portugal‑Croatia World Cup showdown

Portugal and Croatia will meet at Toronto’s BMO Field in the World Cup knockout stage, a match that pits two of football’s most celebrated veterans against each other. Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has scored in six World Cup tournaments and remains the only player to have featured on the scorers’ list at each edition since 2006. Luka Modrić, 40, may retire from international duty after the tournament, having led Croatia to the 2018 final.

The encounter is seen as a potential swan song for both stars, with bookmakers favouring Portugal. Ronaldo continues his club career in Saudi Arabia, while Modrić recently became a free agent. The result will decide which team advances to the next round and could mark the end of an era for the two icons.