Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.
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Ronaldo or Modric: Whose World Cup journey ends in Toronto?

Toronto is saying goodbye to the World Cup 2026 on Thursday, but it's not the only farewell looming. Have you lost count of the number of times Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo have entered major tournaments with pundits declaring it could be the last time we see these superstars on the biggest stage?

Portugal 2-1 Croatia live updates: Goncalo Ramos prolongs Ronaldo’s World Cup, ends Modric’s tournament

Cristiano Ronaldo's likely last World Cup continued at the expense of Luka Modric's final bow, with Portugal outlasting Croatia 2-1 in an instant classic.

Portugal wins bonkers World Cup game over Croatia to reach round of 16: Relive the madness

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout round goal! And it boosted Portugal to the round of 16. The 41-year-old soccer icon netted the goal in the second half of Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia on Thursday,
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Ronaldo, Modric and Yamal feature in Round of 32

Portugal versus Croatia highlights another bumper day of action at the World Cup which also includes Spain-Austria and Switzerland-Algeria.

Ronaldo hopes Modric 'continues to play'

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo shares his thoughts on playing against former teammate and Croatia captain Luke Modric in his side's Round of 32 win at the 2026 World Cup.