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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal now know who they will face in the match 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32.
Portugal finished second in Group K after a draw against Colombia on Saturday. Portugal face Group L runners-up Croatia on Thursday 2 July.
Here’s everything you need to know about Portugal’s round of 16 opponents:
Who is Portugal’s round of 16 opponent?
As runners-up in Group L, Croatia will play Portugal in the round of 16. Croatia came into third place in Group L on Saturday but defeated Ghana 2-1 to improve their position. Croatia finished third at the 2022 World Cup and second in 2018.
When is Portugal vs. Croatia?
Portugal meets Croatia on Thursday 2 July at 7:00 PM ET at Toronto Stadium. Croatian fans flooded the Toronto stadium for its second match at the 2026 World Cup against Panama.
Who is Croatia’s best player?
Luka Modrić is definitely Croatia’s most famous player. The 40-year-old produced a vintage performance against Ghana, assisting Nikola Vlasic’s match-winning goal against Ghana.
Martin Baturina could have usurped Modrić as Croatia’s current best player. Baturina scored a banger from outside the box against England and has been a constant force on the ball throughout this tournament.
