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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal now know who they will face in 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16.
Portugal finished in second place in Group K after drawing against Colombia on Saturday. Portugal will face Croatia, second in Group L, on Thursday July 2.
Here’s everything you need to know about Portugal’s round of 16:
Who is Portugal’s opponent in the round of 16?
As runners-up in Group L, Croatia will face Portugal in the round of 16. Croatia entered third place in Group L on Saturday, but beat Ghana 2-1 to improve their ranking. Croatia finished third in the 2022 World Cup and second in 2018.
When will Portugal v Croatia take place?
Portugal will face Croatia on Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m. ET at Toronto Stadium. Croatian fans invaded Toronto Stadium for its second match of the 2026 World Cup against Panama.
Who is the best player in Croatia?
Luka Modrić is certainly Croatia’s most famous player. The 40-year-old delivered a vintage performance against Ghana, assisting Nikola Vlasic’s winning goal against Ghana.
Martin Baturina could have usurped Modrić as the best current Croatian player. Baturina scored a goal from outside the box against England and has been a consistent force on the ball throughout this tournament.
