Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal now know who they will face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32.
Portugal finished in second place in Group K after drawing with Colombia on Saturday. Portugal will face Croatia, the second-place finisher in Group L, on Thursday, July 2. Â
Here is everything you need to know about Portugal’s round of 32 opponent:
As the runner-up in Group L, Croatia will play Portugal in the round of 32. Croatia entered Saturday in third place in Group L, but defeated Ghana 2-1 to improve its standing. Croatia finished third at the 2022 World Cup, and second in 2018.Â
Portugal will face Croatia on Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Toronto Stadium. Croatian fans flooded Toronto stadium for its second match at the 2026 World Cup against Panama.Â
Luka ModriÄ is certainly Croatia’s most famous player. The 40-year-old delivered a vintage performance against Ghana, assisting Nikola Vlasic’s match-winning goal against Ghana.Â
Martin Baturina might have usurped ModriÄ as Croatia’s current best player. Baturina scored a banger from outside the box against England, and has been a consistent force on the ball throughout this tournament.Â
