When does the Croatia vs Portugal game take place?

The World Cup qualifier is scheduled for Friday, the exact date will be listed in the official FIFA and UEFA calendars.

Have Modric and Ronaldo already played against each other one last time?

Yes, their last duel was in the Nations League in 2022. A new meeting would be their first in an official World Cup qualifier.

Could this really be their last game at international level?

Modric has already signaled that the Nations League could be his last season for Croatia. Ronaldo has not officially ended his career yet, but signs point to a retirement soon.

How many titles did Modric and Ronaldo win together at Real Madrid?

Four Champions League titles: 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Both shaped the club's golden era.

What significance does the game have for World Cup qualification?

Both teams lead their groups. A win could have a direct impact on qualification for the 2026 World Cup, especially when it comes to direct duels or table positions.

How do Modric and Ronaldo's playing philosophies differ?

Modric stands for game building and control, Ronaldo for physical dominance and goal threat. These contrasts turn their duels into a tactical chess game.

Modric or Ronaldo: Farewell to the World Cup legends in Croatia-Portugal?

Croatia against Portugal could be the last big duel between Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo - an emotional World Cup qualifier with historical weight.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 3 Jul, 5:49

Modric or Ronaldo: Farewell to the World Cup legends in Croatia-Portugal?

Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo could play their last major duel at the top international level in Croatia's World Cup qualifier against Portugal on Friday. The two former Real Madrid legends meet again after years while their national teams face a possible 2026 World Cup game. The 39-year-old Modric, Croatia's captain and key player, has already announced that the upcoming Nations League season could be his last for the national team.

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