Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric face off at FIFA World Cup in Toronto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric are competing in a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Toronto. The game features historic stakes for both players, who are potentially concluding their World Cup careers. Portugal and Croatia fans, with significant representation in the Greater Toronto Area, have created an electric atmosphere, underscoring the cultural connection to these teams. As the match unfolds, sources indicate Croatia currently holds a 1-0 lead going into a VAR review for a possible penalty against them.
- •The match is part of the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric are both 40+ years old.
- •Toronto has a significant Portuguese and Croatian population.
- •Croatia is leading 1-0 at the moment.
- •A VAR review is underway for a potential penalty against Croatia.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and a World Cup instant classic with historic stakes and tension
"Living legends vying to extend their World Cup careers during an instant classic staged in a Toronto whose soccer culture was built by Portuguese and Croatians. Just another night at the 2026 World Cup.
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