Ronaldo and Modric Set Historic Milestone at World Cup 2026
July 4, 2026 · Gustavo Morales
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric have made history as the first players with over 200 international caps to face each other in a World Cup match.
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In a historic encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Croatian midfielder Luka Modric are playing against each other in the round of 16. At the time of reporting, the first half of the match is ongoing with a scoreline of 0-0. This clash marks the first time in football history that two players with over 200 international appearances each are facing off, as highlighted by football statistician MisterChip on social media. Portugal finished second in Group K, while Croatia secured the second spot in Group L. The World Cup 2026 is being held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The reigning world champion is Argentina, who triumphed over France in the 2022 Qatar final with a dramatic 3-3 draw, winning 4-2 on penalties.
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