In a heart-stopping round of 32 match, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout-round goal, helping Portugal secure a 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto on Thursday.
The win marked a significant milestone for Portugal, and the team is now gearing up for its next challenge in the round of 16.
Portugal's Round of 16 Opponent
After defeating Austria, Spain will face Portugal in the round of 16 at Dallas Stadium on Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
This highly anticipated match will determine which team advances to the quarterfinals, bringing Portugal one step closer to the World Cup final.
Potential Quarterfinals Opponents
If Portugal emerges victorious in the round of 16, it may face either the USA or Belgium in the quarterfinals, as these two teams clash in Seattle on Monday, July 6, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
The USA previously topped Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Belgium staged an impressive comeback to defeat Senegal and advance to the round of 16.
Semifinals Possibilities
Portugal's potential semifinals opponents include France, Paraguay, Morocco, and Canada, with the winners of France-Paraguay and Morocco-Canada set to meet in the quarterfinals.
Should Portugal reach the semifinals, the match will take place in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX One.
