Portugal vs Croatia LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 — Score, Lineups & Updates
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Ronaldo faces Modric one more time. Portugal and Croatia meet at BMO Field in Toronto in a Round of 32 clash that pits Roberto Martínez's attacking, deep squad against Zlatko Dalić's battle-tested Vatreni side. It's a heavyweight knockout tie between two European nations with contrasting World Cup 2026 group-stage journeys.
Portugal finished second in Group K on five points, behind Colombia, after a 1-1 opening draw with DR Congo, a commanding 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, and a goalless draw with Colombia in their final group game. At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the emotional focal point of the squad, supported by a midfield built around Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and the rising Joao Neves.
Croatia booked their spot in the knockouts by finishing second in Group L on six points behind England, after a 4-2 opening loss to the Three Lions was followed by gritty 1-0 and 2-1 wins over Panama and Paraguay. Luka Modric, now 40, continues to captain and dictate tempo for a Croatian side that has made a habit of overachieving on the world's biggest stage, including their run to the 2018 final.
Bookmakers list Portugal as the narrow favourites, but Croatia's know-how in knockout football makes this one of the most intriguing Round of 32 ties of the tournament.
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🧩 Starting XI & Substitutes
🇵🇹 Portugal (Predicted XI — 4-3-3)
- Diogo Costa (GK)
- Diogo Dalot
- Ruben Dias
- Antonio Silva
- Nuno Mendes
- Joao Neves
- Vitinha
- Bruno Fernandes (C)
- Bernardo Silva
- Rafael Leao
- Cristiano Ronaldo
🇭🇷 Croatia (Predicted XI — 4-2-3-1)
- Dominik Livakovic (GK)
- Josip Stanisic
- Josko Gvardiol
- Joshko Sutalo
- Borna Sosa
- Mateo Kovacic
- Luka Modric (C)
- Lovro Majer
- Nikola Vlasic
- Ivan Perisic
- Bruno Petkovic
*Predicted lineups based on group-stage patterns. Confirmed XIs will be updated one hour before kickoff.
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🤝 Head-to-Head Statistics
| Category | Portugal | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Group Stage Finish | 2nd, Group K (5 pts) | 2nd, Group L (6 pts) |
| Group Stage Record | 1W 2D 0L | 2W 0D 1L |
| Goals Scored (Group) | 6 | 3 |
| Best World Cup Finish | 3rd Place (1966) | Runners-up (2018) |
| Key Player | Cristiano Ronaldo | Luka Modric |
🔮 CS Sports Prediction
Portugal's attacking depth — Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Rafael Leao and Ronaldo — gives them the edge in the final third, but Croatia's Modric-Kovacic axis has repeatedly shown it can slow down and frustrate stronger opposition in knockout football.
Prediction is for entertainment purposes only and based on group-stage form and squad analysis.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Portugal vs Croatia kick off?
The Round of 32 match kicks off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.
Where is Portugal vs Croatia being played?
The match is being played at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.
Who is the referee for Portugal vs Croatia?
Norwegian referee Espen Eskås has been appointed to officiate the Round of 32 fixture between Portugal and Croatia.
How did Portugal and Croatia qualify for the Round of 32?
Portugal finished second in Group K with five points, behind Colombia. Croatia finished second in Group L with six points, behind England.
Where can I watch Portugal vs Croatia live streaming?
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