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Portugal faces Croatia in crucial World Cup knockout match tonight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:42 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Portugal faces Croatia in crucial World Cup knockout match tonight

Summary

Portugal and Croatia meet at BMO Field in Toronto for a knockout round match in the FIFA World Cup. The game kicks off at 8 PM Brasília time, with both teams seeking advancement to the round of 16. Portugal secured their spot by finishing second in Group K, while Croatia finished second in Group L after bouncing back from an earlier loss to England. Each side is looking to improve on previous performances, with Portugal aiming for more offensive output and Croatia seeking stability in their lineup.

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By the Numbers

•Match starts at 8 PM Brasília time at BMO Field.
•Portugal finished second in Group K; Croatia finished second in Group L.
•Portugal’s lineup features Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leão.
•Croatia retains key players like Modric and Perisic.
•Norwegian referee Espen Eskas officiates the match.

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9:42 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 It’s CR7 v Modric and more! See Portugal and Croatia line-ups

What they're saying

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The moment of truth has arrived for Portugal and Croatia, with a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on the line. The highly anticipated clash kicks off at 8pm (Brasília time).And it will be pla...
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