Portugal and Croatia battle for a last-16 place in historic clash | OneFootball

Portugal and Croatia clash today in a must-watch Round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup. The game will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, starting at 7:00 p.m. local time (6:00 p.m. in Lima). Live coverage will be provided by América TV, DSports, DGO, Paramount+, and Disney+ Premium.

This historic clash marks the first meeting between the two national teams at a World Cup. The overall record shows 10 previous matches, with Portugal clearly dominating with seven wins, compared to just one for Croatia and two draws.

The match has a special element: it could be the final international appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Katia Aveiro, sister of the Portuguese forward, described this tournament as CR7’s “last dance,” while the Croatian midfielder is also considering his definitive retirement from professional football.

Both teams reached this stage after finishing second in their groups. Portugal collected 5 points in Group K after drawing with Colombia and DR Congo and defeating Uzbekistan. Croatia earned 6 points in Group L after beating Panama and Ghana and losing to England.

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