India, July 3 -- As Portugal begins their fray in the knockouts with a high-voltage encounter against Croatia, all eyes remain on Cristiano Ronaldo, chasing his long-standing dream of winning the FIFA World Cup in his sixth and last campaign. The 41-year-old scored twice in the 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan in the group stage and aims to continue his form in the Round of 32. However, he had a quiet outing against Colombia as Portugal settled for a goalless draw, which also led them to finish second after the South American side.

Ronaldo and his team should make a fresh start in the knockout stage. Up against a strong side like Croatia, the captain's form will be crucial for Portugal. However, there remains a doubt if Ronaldo will start in ...