Portugal’s match against Croatia in Toronto will determine their spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history by being the first two outfield players over 40 to share the pitch in a World Cup match.
Portugal’s Vitinha talked positively of the Croatian skipper ahead of the contest, calling Modric a “great reference for all football players.”
“It’s a pleasure to play against him, and hopefully tomorrow he’ll be a little bit sadder than me,” Vitinha said. “We have to stop a team tomorrow (Thursday), and hopefully that will be the team of Luka Modric.”
A thrilling Wednesday of World Cup activity precedes the match in Toronto. Harry Kane, the captain, scored twice late in the game to help England defeat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, avoiding an unexpected elimination. England advanced to the knockout stage as a result of the outcome, and on Sunday they will play Mexico in a difficult match at the Estadio Azteca.
Belgium also completed a spectacular comeback, erasing a two-goal deficit in the closing minutes to upset Senegal 3-2 after trailing 2-0 with only four minutes of normal time left. The United States sealed their spot in the round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California. They will now be facing Belgium in the pre-quarterfinals.
Portugal vs Croatia Live Streaming Details
When will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match between Portugal and Croatia Be Played?
The Portugal vs Croatia Round of 32 match will be held on July 2 (July 3 in India). The Match will start at 4:30 AM IST.
Where can we live stream the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match between Portugal and Croatia?
The Portugal vs Croatia Round of 32 match can be live-streamed on the Zee5 website and app.