Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are set to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 against Croatia. The matchup was confirmed after Portugal secured second place in Group K with a draw against Colombia on Saturday. Croatia, the runner-up in Group L, will be Portugal's opponent on Thursday, July 2.
Croatia advanced to the Round of 32 after defeating Ghana 2-1, improving their standing in Group L. The Croatian team has a notable World Cup history, having finished third in 2022 and second in 2018.
The match between Portugal and Croatia is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. ET, taking place at Toronto Stadium. Croatian supporters were present in large numbers for their team's second match of the tournament against Panama.
Veteran player Luka Modrić, 40, remains a key figure for Croatia, contributing an assist for Nikola Vlasic's decisive goal against Ghana. However, Martin Baturina has also emerged as a strong performer, noted for his consistent ball control and a notable goal from outside the box against England during the tournament.