Croatia starting lineup vs Portugal: Zlatko Dalic’s XI for the round of 32 game
In Toronto, the Croats will seek to set up a World Cup last-16 clash with Spain, who knocked out Austria.
In an all-European tie in Toronto today, Croatia take on Portugal in a big-name matchup in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
The 2018 World Cup runners-up, who made the semifinals four years ago, qualified for the knockout stages by taking second place in Group L, behind England. They face a Portuguese team that also finished second in their section, after being beaten to top spot by Colombia.
The winners of this evening’s clash at BMO Field will take on Spain in the last 16, after La Roja ousted Austria with a 2-0 win in Los Angeles earlier today.
Croatia’s expected lineup vs Portugal today:
Livakovic, Stanisic, Pongracic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Modric, Baturina, Sucic, Budimir, Perisic
Portugal vs Croatia: kickoff times, how to watch the in the U.S.
In the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Portugal and Croatia meet in Toronto today, Thursday, July 2, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT.
Viewers in the U.S. can watch the game on Fox Network, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Fox One and fubo. You can also follow live-text coverage of the matchup right here at AS USA.
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