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Portugal vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Comprehensive match preview of Portugal vs Croatia at the World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news, and more ahead of this Round of 32 clash in Toronto.

Eight games, no goals: CR7's woeful World Cup knockouts story

When Portugal play Croatia on Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo will attempt to do something he's never managed before: score a goal in the knockout stage of the World Cup. The Portuguese is one of the finest forwards the game has ever seen and, against Uzbekistan last week, became the first man to score in six different editions of the game's most prestigious tournament, which is testament to his remarkable longevity and work ethic.

Roberto Martinez heavily criticised over embarrassing treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo

Former striker Chris Sutton has strongly criticised Portugal manager Roberto Martinez ahead of their World Cup knockout match against Croatia, describing his continued reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo as completely embarrassing. Sutton believes Martinez is holding his talented squad back by pandering to Ronaldo and refusing to substitute him despite his declining impact on the pitch.

'Messi doesn't upset team-mates' - CR7 'accident waiting to happen'

England icon John Barnes has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo's attitude could derail Portugal in the World Cup knockout stages, describing the situation as an accident waiting to happen. In contrast, Barnes praised Lionel Messi, highlighting how the Argentina captain's humble nature unites his team-mates, unlike Ronaldo who creates tension when things do not go his way.

Portugal Training And Press Conference - FIFA World Cup 2026

Ronaldo embraces Carvalho after death of Portugal assistant coach's dad

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo led an emotional training ground tribute to assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho following the sudden passing of his father, Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho. The tight-knit Seleccao squad formed a poignant huddle at their Florida base to support the former Chelsea defender before his departure from their World Cup camp.

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