Portugal meet Croatia in a round of 32 tie at BMO Field in Toronto. Portugal are reigning Nations League champions and boast one of the deepest squads in the world. Coached by Roberto Martínez and still inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, they combine elite attacking talent with experience. They are genuine title contenders.
Croatia arrive with their own ambitions. Croatia have punched well above their weight, finishing runners-up in 2018 and third in 2022. Inspired by veteran captain Luka Modrić and coached by Zlatko Dalić, the Vatreni are renowned for their midfield mastery. They remain serious knockout-stage threats.
Portugal face Croatia on Thu Jul 2 · 11:00 PM GMT at BMO Field, Toronto.
BMO Field in Toronto, Canada (capacity 45,736).
It is a Round of 32 fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Portugal 2 – 1 Croatia.