Despite entering as one of the favorites, Croatia were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16. Following this, Luka Modrić has reportedly decided to retire from the national team. However, he appears set to continue his professional career for one more season with AC Milan.

After their elimination from the 2026 World Cup, Croatia decided to part ways with Zlatko Dalić, a move that appeared to bring Luka Modrić closer to retiring from international soccer. However, he is reportedly considering continuing to play for the national team with Slaven Bilić's arrival.

Lionel Messi just unlocked another mind-blowing milestone. The legendary Argentine captain shattered a World Cup record that even Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric never managed to touch.

The veteran captain once again delivered on soccer's biggest stage, helping his national team overcome a tough opponent while achieving a milestone that no male player had managed before.

Naturally, all eyes were on their talismanic captain, who once again stepped up to provide the defining magic millions of fans were waiting to see.

Stepping up to the penalty spot, Ronaldo fired a strike that echoed across history, officially drawing level with Messi's World Cup legacy.

Cristiano Ronaldo was surprisingly substituted while Portugal were still level with Croatia, and coach Roberto Martinez explained the reasoning behind the change.

Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated Portugal's win in the 2026 World Cup against Croatia to Diogo Jota in a heartfelt message.

Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a big 2-1 comeback win over Croatia, and achieved two impressive records in World Cup history.

Cristiano Ronaldo wore the No. 21 jersey during the post-match celebration in tribute to Diogo Jota.

With Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lamine Yamal's Spain to meet each other in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the date, venue, and kickoff time have already been set.

In a moment of need in the Round of 32 clash, Cristiano Ronaldo gave some oxygen to Portugal against Croatia in the 2026 World Cup by converting an equalizing goal via penalty.

For this fun match at the 2026 World Cup, Joao Felix isn't in the lineup for Portugal against Croatia.

Croatia face Portugal in a crucial Round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup, where Josko Gvardiol will start the game on the bench.

This important match at the 2026 World Cup presents Croatia slightly below Portugal.