Croatia, Portugal and World Cup

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Luka Modric lays into VAR following controversial World Cup calls in Croatia's loss to Portugal
Croatia captain Luka Modric unleashed his frustration at VAR after his side were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup by Portugal, with the midfielder slamming two particularly controversial decisions

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Will Luka Modric Retire From International Football After Croatia's Loss to Portugal In the World Cup?
Portugal 2-1 Croatia live updates: Goncalo Ramos prolongs Ronaldo’s World Cup, ends Modric’s tournament
Croatia vs. Portugal score: Goncalo Ramos winner, VAR controversy caps dramatic ending to World Cup clash
Persistence has been rewarded as Goncalo Ramos was the hero to push Portugal into the round of 16 following a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia.

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Video: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what he told Modric after Portugal’s win over Croatia
How to watch Portugal and Ronaldo vs. Croatia and Modric: FREE live stream, channels, kickoff time
Scores of Portuguese, Croatian fans brave the heat ahead of Ronaldo, Modrić World Cup showdown
Stakes will be even higher as this could be the final World Cup match for 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Croatia's Luka Modrić, 40.

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Ronaldo hails Modrić as Croatia icon's World Cup career looks over
Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 after wild 2nd half of soccer in Toronto

Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Toronto's World Cup classic with global, local, and generational stakes

Living legends aimed to extend their World Cup careers during an instant classic staged in a Toronto whose soccer culture was built by Portuguese and Croatians. Just another night at the 2026 World Cup.

Luka Modric blasts VAR over Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty, disputes offside verdict in bombshell claim

Speaking after the match, Luka Modric claimed that Croatia deserved better, especially after their second-half performance.

Luka Modric faces major career decision after World Cup exit as Real Madrid monitor situation

Croatia’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup last night has brought Real Madrid legend Luka Modric’s future back into focus, with the veteran midfielder now expected to decide what comes