HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Portugal vs Croatia prediction as two of Europe's best players go head-to-head

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric are set to face off against one another in huge World Cup Round of 32 battle

FourFourTwo · Jul 2

The Iberian Classic: Spain and Portugal Are Each One Win From a World Cup Meeting Nobody's Seen Since 2018

Spain and Portugal each need one Thursday win to set up just their third-ever World Cup meeting, in Arlington on July 6.

Latin Times · Jul 2

Portugal vs Croatia lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Luka Modric for a place in the last-16

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Portugal vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Winners facing a potential last-16 showdown against Spain

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Cristiano Ronaldo will be out to inspire Portugal at World Cup.

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup

Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, are set to make World Cup history as Portugal faces Croatia. While their enduring careers are celebrated, questions linger about whether their veteran status is hindering their teams' progress. Despite individual moments of brilliance, both stars have shown signs of…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

FIFA World Cup: Nikola Vlasic's late header lifts Croatia past Ghana to seal 2nd place in Group L

Croatia secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ghana, thanks to Nikola Vlasic's late header from a Luka Modric corner. The win clinched second place in Group L for Croatia, setting them up for a clash with Portugal or Colombia. Ghana, already qualified, finished third despite Derrick Luckassen's debut equalizer, which…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Croatia snatch second by beating Ghana but both through to World Cup knockout stage

Nikola Vlasic’s second-half header earned Croatia a 2-1 win over Ghana and second spot in Group L

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Nikola Vlasic wins it at the death as Black Stars go down swinging

Ghanaians employed new approach and almost saw it pay off but will settle for third place in Group L

Evening Standard · Jun 27

Croatia 2-1 Ghana: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Croatia secured second place in the group thanks to a late Nikola Vlasic winner against Ghana

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27