Ronaldo Faces Heat, Modric Eyes History | FIFA World Cup | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | 4K

Four years after the world called it their 'last dance', Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric are still rewriting football history. But as Portugal face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, the two legends arrive at opposite ends of their careers. Ronaldo is battling questions over his place in Portugal's starting XI, while Modric continues to inspire Croatia with quiet brilliance after 200 international appearances. Rupha Ramani breaks down their remarkable journeys, the lingering legacy of their Real Madrid partnership, the Ballon d'Or rivalry that changed football, and why this World Cup clash could become one of the defining moments in the twilight of two extraordinary careers. Also on the show, Europe may have survived, but Africa stole the spotlight. England and Belgium were pushed to their limits by DR Congo and Senegal, proving that African football is no longer chasing the world's elite; it's standing shoulder to shoulder with them. And Norway waited years to celebrate a FIFA World Cup knockout win, but their viral Viking rowing celebration has now sparked chaos, damaged public property, and divided the country. Find out how the biggest fan tradition became the tournament's most unexpected controversy. --- Cristiano Ronaldo | FIFA World Cup | FIFA 2026 | Portugal | Croatia | Firstpost #ronaldo #portugal #croatia #fifaworldcup2026 #fifa2026 #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on X:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...