The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 picture is now clear for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, as they gear up to take on Croatia, the second-place finisher in Group L, on July 2.
Portugal secured the second spot in Group K following a draw with Colombia on Saturday, setting up a round of 32 showdown with Croatia, who defeated Ghana 2-1 to climb up the Group L standings.
Croatia: Portugal's Round of 32 Opponent
Croatia's victory over Ghana on Saturday propelled them to a second-place finish in Group L, earning them a date with Portugal in the round of 32. The Croatian team has a rich history in the World Cup, finishing third in 2022 and second in 2018.
Portugal vs. Croatia: Match Details
The highly anticipated match between Portugal and Croatia is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Toronto Stadium. Croatian fans have already shown their enthusiasm, flooding the stadium for their team's second match against Panama at the 2026 World Cup.
Croatia's Key Players
Luka Modrić is undoubtedly one of Croatia's most recognizable players, and the 40-year-old proved his worth with a vintage performance against Ghana, providing the assist for Nikola Vlasic's match-winning goal.
However, Martin Baturina has emerged as a strong contender for Croatia's top player, scoring an impressive goal from outside the box against England and consistently making his presence felt throughout the tournament.
