Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Toronto's World Cup classic with global, local, and generational stakes

Living legends aimed 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.

Luka Modric faces major career decision after World Cup exit as Real Madrid monitor situation

Croatia’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup last night has brought Real Madrid legend Luka Modric’s future back into focus, with the veteran midfielder now expected to decide what comes

Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo moment draws attention after World Cup match

Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo shared a special moment after Portugal defeated Croatia in the World Cup Round of 32.
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Luka Modric has never beaten Cristiano Ronaldo: Here's what it means

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric played side by side for years. Yet, now they see themselves in a knockout face-off between Portugal and Croatia in the World Cup.But as data shows, the
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Luka Modric in FIFA World Cup 2026 underlines the harshest truth of sport

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric spent six seasons together at Real Madrid and will now face each other in what is likely to be their last dance in the FIFA World Cup.

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.