Will Cristiano Ronaldo play today? Status of Portugal star against Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming for his first ever World Cup trophy. After finishing second in Group K, Portugal qualified for the round of 16. Portugal will face Croatia on Thursday at Toronto Stadium, competing for the round of 16. But will Ronaldo play against Croatia? Here’s everything you need to know about Ronaldo’s status ahead of his knockout match: Is Ronaldo playing today? As Portugal’s captain and veteran striker, Portuguese fans can expect Ronaldo to start and play the majority of Thursday’s match. In fact, Ronaldo will start Thursday’s match against Croatia, which will be his 26th World Cup match. Ronaldo started all three matches in the group stage and is an anchor in the Portuguese attack. In three matches, Ronaldo scored two goals and played 270 minutes. How many World Cups has Ronaldo played in? Ronaldo is playing in his sixth World Cup, tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi for the most World Cups played. Additionally, he is the only player to have scored in all six tournaments he has participated in. In Ronaldo’s 25 World Cup matches, he scored 10 goals and two assists. Did Ronaldo score at the World Cup? Yes, Ronaldo scored two goals, both against Uzbekistan in their 5-0 victory. The 41-year-old currently has a +6,000 chance of winning the tournament’s Golden Boot. How to watch Portugal vs Croatia