The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 continues on Thursday, July 2 with a clash between Portugal and Croatia at the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada. Both nations will battle for a spot in the round of 16, knowing that defeat means elimination and an early flight home.
Portugal enters the knockout stage after a turbulent run in Group F, ultimately finishing second with five points, two behind group leader Colombia.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates began their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against DR Congo, showing early signs of vulnerability. However, they responded in their second match, dismantling Uzbekistan with a commanding 5-1 victory. The group stage concluded with a tense, goalless draw against Colombia, which saw Portugal narrowly miss out on first place and set up this round-of-32 fixture.
Croatia, captained by Luka Modric, mirrored Portugal's path by finishing second in Group L, just behind England. Their tournament began with a 4-2 defeat to the English. Croatia regrouped and edged out Panama 1-0 in a gritty contest, before sealing qualification with a 2-1 win over Ghana.
Here is where the round-of-32 match between Portugal and Croatia will take place, and how to watch.