Ronaldo advances as Modric bows out of the World Cup
EWN | 03.07.2026 19:00
A wild, controversy-laden finish at the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 saw Portugal edge Croatia 2- 1, bringing a heartbreaking end to Croatia's tournament run and leaving captain Luka Modric questioning the officiating. The heavily anticipated clash in Toronto spotlighted two legendary 40-somethings: 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, making his sixth World Cup appearance and 40-year-old Modric, battling in his fifth.
