Portugal vs Croatia: FIFA World Cup – Ronaldo-Modric, prediction, team news
Summary
Portugal and Croatia will play against each other in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, Canada. This match could be the last World Cup game for veteran players Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Luka Modric (Croatia), both over 40 years old.Key Facts
- The match will take place in Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada, on Thursday at 7 pm local time (23:00 GMT).
- Portugal finished second in Group H with one win, two draws, and five points.
- Croatia finished second in Group L with two wins, one loss, and six points.
- Both Ronaldo, age 41, and Modric, age 40, are making history as the first outfield players over 40 to face each other in a World Cup.
- Ronaldo is the first player to score in six different World Cups.
- Croatia lost their first game to England but won against Panama and Ghana.
- Portugal had a big 5-0 win against Uzbekistan but drew against DR Congo and Colombia.
- The winner will face either Spain or Austria in the next round.
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