Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, are set to make World Cup history as Portugal faces Croatia. While their enduring careers are celebrated, questions linger about whether their veteran status is hindering their teams' progress. Despite individual moments of brilliance, both stars have shown signs of age, prompting debate about their impact on their national sides' chances in the tournament.

At just a few months off 41, the Croatian midfielder has just become the oldest ever player to assist a World Cup goal

Luka Modrić leads Croatia to the knockout stage at age 40. Croatia eliminated in Round of 32 at 68.5% YES.