Portugal vs Croatia

In one of the most emotionally charged fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 at BMO Field in Toronto — a rematch of the Euro 2016 final, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić still leading their nations a decade on. Croatia took a shock lead through a stunning Ivan Perišić strike that silenced the largely pro-Portugal crowd, and with Modrić pulling the strings in midfield, the Vatreni looked capable of a famous upset. Bruno Fernandes levelled with a clever finish before Ronaldo — who had scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan — rose to meet a Rúben Neves cross and headed home what proved to be the winner. For Modrić, widely expected to be retiring from international football after this tournament, the defeat was heartbreaking. The veteran captain was magnificent throughout and deserved better. Portugal advance to face Spain in the Round of 16 in Dallas on July 6, setting up an all-Iberian showdown that will be one of the matches of the tournament.