Ronaldo and Modric face off in Toronto

At 02:00 in Toronto, one of the most critical matches of the 2026 World Cup will start. While Portugal and Croatia duke it out in the Round of 32, TRT 1 will broadcast the fight of these giants live and unencrypted. Ronaldo and Modric will take their place on the field to dominate the midfield and this will probably be their last dance on the World Cup stage.

The side that wins this qualifying match at Toronto Stadium will begin a difficult journey against Spain or Austria in the last 16 rounds. Portugal's offensive power and Croatia's tactical discipline and midfield control are among the main factors that will determine the fate of the match. The losing side will say goodbye to the tournament and return home.

The atmosphere in Toronto will not be limited to just the audience; It will also be the determining factor in the tactical war on the field. In addition to Ronaldo's appetite for goals, Portugal will try to pressure the Croatian defense with creative names such as Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes. On the other hand, Croatia will want to break Portugal's tempo pressure by using the "time management" tactic known with its tournament experience.