Round of 32 · Thursday, July 2, 2026

Portugal vs Croatia - FIFA World Cup 2026

Portugal vs Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with kick-off time, venue, lineups, match status, and pre-match stats.

PortugalPOR
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11:00 PMUTC
CroatiaCRO
Match facts

World Cup 2026 Match Facts

Kick-offThursday, July 2, 2026 · UTC
StageRound of 32
StadiumBMO FieldToronto, Ontario · 45,000 capacity
StatusScheduled
Stadium

BMO Field

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
45,000Capacity2007OpenedOpenRoof

Temporarily expanded for the finals, the home of Toronto FC and the Canadian national team hosts Canada’s opening fixtures on home soil.

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The teams

World Cup 2026 Team Profiles

FIFA Ranking#5
Head CoachRoberto Martínez
CaptainCristiano Ronaldo
All-time Top ScorerCristiano Ronaldo (143 goals)
Most CapsCristiano Ronaldo (228)
Known AsSeleção das Quinas, Lusos

Portugal, nicknamed Seleção das Quinas, are one of Europe's most celebrated national teams — UEFA European Champions in 2016, two-time UEFA Nations League winners (2019, 2025), and third-place finishers at the 1966 World Cup, led by all-time record appearance holder and top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

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FIFA Ranking#11
Head CoachZlatko Dalić
CaptainLuka Modrić
All-time Top ScorerDavor Šuker (45 goals)
Most CapsLuka Modrić (197)
Known AsVatreni, Kockasti

Croatia, nicknamed Vatreni (Blazers), are a UEFA member who have established themselves as one of Europe's most consistent overachievers since gaining independence — reaching the World Cup final in 2018 and finishing third in both 1998 and 2022, all with a relatively small footballing pool.

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Match facts

Frequently asked questions

Where was Portugal vs Croatia played?
The match was played at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What stage was the Portugal vs Croatia match?
This was a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.