Portugal faces Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match on July 2 in Toronto. The highly anticipated fixture sees Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo aiming to break his personal record by scoring his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout game.
Ronaldo has been a consistent presence in the Portuguese squad, but the knockout stages of the tournament have historically been a barrier for him. He trained with the team in Toronto on Wednesday, July 1, preparing for the crucial encounter.
Croatia's squad has also been preparing in Toronto. Luka Modric was seen during training and press conferences ahead of the match, as was head coach Zlatko Dalić. Andrej Kramaric was also pictured arriving at the stadium. Earlier in the tournament, Croatia played against England on June 17 in Dallas, Texas, and faced Panama in Toronto on June 23.
Portugal advanced to this stage after their Group K matches, including a game against Colombia in Miami Gardens on June 27. Cristiano Ronaldo was seen waving to fans after that match.
The Round of 32 match is scheduled to take place at Toronto Stadium.