Ronaldo and Modric face off in Toronto

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Luka Modric of Croatia were spotted on the pitch during the Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Toronto Stadium, Canada, on 2 July 2026.

Mateo Kovacic of Croatia broke through the Portugal midfield during the Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Toronto Stadium on 2 July 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric — two of football's most decorated veterans — shared a warm embrace ahead of the Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium on 2 July 2026, in what could be a final World Cup meeting between the pair.

Vitinha of Portugal contested possession with Martin Baturina of Croatia in a midfield battle during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium, Canada, on 2 July 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to take a free kick for Portugal during the Round of 32 tie against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Toronto Stadium on 2 July 2026.

Referee Espen Eskas was seen in conversation with Ivan Perisic of Croatia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium, Canada, on 2 July 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo was in action for Portugal as they contested the Round of 32 against Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto, Canada, on 2 July 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo was seen gesturing on the pitch before kick-off of the Round of 32 fixture between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium, Canada, on 2 July 2026.

Joao Cancelo of Portugal and Ivan Perisic of Croatia contested a flank duel during the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Toronto Stadium on 2 July 2026.

Ante Budimir of Croatia challenged Vitinha of Portugal for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium, Canada, on 2 July 2026.