Portugal faces Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to score in the knockout stages despite his record of goals across six World Cups. At 41, he remains key for Portugal to avoid elimination. Luka Modric earned his 200th cap for Croatia recently and continues as a central midfielder at age 40. The teams last met in a 1-1 draw at the UEFA Nations League in 2024. Stats show Kylian Mbappe leading attempts on target with 13, followed by others. Top scorers include Mbappe and Lionel Messi with six goals each. Ronaldo has recorded two goals so far in the tournament.
