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Ronaldo vs Modric: 40-plus Stars Clash in R32

7/3/2026

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Ronaldo vs Modric

Portugal and Croatia meet in the Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at BMO Field in Toronto.
Portugal (second in Group K) and Croatia (second in Group L after beating Panama and Ghana) will face each other, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo (41) and Luka Modric (40) in the first World Cup meeting of two outfield players over 40.
The winner advances to the Round of 16 to meet the Spain-Austria victor.

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Ronaldo Arrival

Ronaldo’s arrival on a public holiday drew crowds in Toronto, with hundreds lining highways, downtown streets and balconies to see the 41-year-old star.
Resale tickets for the match averaged $3,000 for the seat on Saturday, Ticketdata reported.
Ronaldo last visited Toronto in 2009 for a Real Madrid friendly against Toronto FC at the stadium.
Four people died during celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s win over Ecuador, prompting an investigation.

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Ronaldo vs Modric

Portugal and Croatia meet in the Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. at BMO Field in Toronto.
Portugal (second in Group K) and Croatia (second in Group L after beating Panama and Ghana) will face each other, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo (41) and Luka Modric (40) in the first World Cup meeting of two outfield players over 40.
The winner advances to the Round of 16 to meet the Spain-Austria victor.

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