Ronaldo–Modric Set for Potential Final World Cup Duel as Portugal Face Croatia in Toronto
Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in Toronto, pitting aging icons Ronaldo (41) and Modric (40) against each other. Croatia rebounded from a rough group stage to advance; Portugal have been underwhelming but still boast Ronaldo as a starter. Opta gives Portugal the edge in regulation (about 54.5%), with the winner moving on to a last-16 clash vs Spain or Austria. Predicted lineups feature Ronaldo leading Portugal in a 4-2-3-1 and Modric anchoring a Croatia 4-3-3, with kickoff times and broadcasters varying by region.
