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Ronaldo's Potential Last Dance in Toronto
3 Jul
Summary
- Historic Portugal vs. Croatia match in Toronto today.
- Ronaldo, 41, and Modrić, 40, may play their final World Cup game.
- Toronto faces extreme heat during the final World Cup match.
Toronto is the venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup's sixth and final game, featuring a significant matchup between Portugal and Croatia. This match carries historical weight as it might be the last World Cup appearance for both Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, and Croatian star Luka Modrić, aged 40. Portugal, ranked eighth by FIFA, enters the contest as the favourite against 13th-ranked Croatia.
The city is experiencing an extreme heat event, with temperatures reaching 34°C and a humidex of 43°C. Despite the sweltering conditions, thousands of fans have gathered at the FIFA Fan Fest and around the stadium, demonstrating their passion. Firefighters were seen spraying water on fans, and misting stations were available at the Fan Fest to help attendees cope with the heat.
Supporters of both teams have been actively involved, with Croatia fans marching in their traditional jerseys and Portugal fans organizing a vibrant march through downtown Toronto, painting the streets in the national colours. Portuguese supporters also gathered outside their team's hotel, hoping to catch a glimpse of Ronaldo. Road closures were implemented to manage the large crowds and fan marches.
Fans have travelled from various parts of Ontario, including Brantford and Leamington, to be part of the atmosphere, with some attending the Fan Fest despite not having match tickets. The high demand for tickets has led to resale prices significantly exceeding face value, with some seats listed for over $11,000. Toronto police also reported seizing two drones near the stadium area earlier in the day, bringing the total to 23 seized drones throughout the tournament.
