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Portugal faces Croatia in knockout round of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Portugal faces Croatia in knockout round of World Cup

Summary

Portugal meets Croatia in the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday at BMO Field in Toronto, with kickoff set for 7 PM ET. Cristiano Ronaldo, seeking his first World Cup title, had an uneven group stage, finishing second in Group K after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, a victory against Uzbekistan, and a scoreless draw with Colombia. Croatia also finished second in their group, bouncing back from a loss to England with wins over Panama and Ghana. Both teams report no injuries ahead of the match, which could be a final opportunity for veteran players Ronaldo and Luka Modric.

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By the Numbers

•Match set for July 2, 7 PM ET in Toronto
•Cristiano Ronaldo looking for World Cup redemption
•Luka Modric plays potentially final World Cup match
•Portugal finished second in Group K
•Croatia advanced after strong performances following opening loss

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What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo's last crack (we think) at winning the World Cup heads into the knockout rounds on Thursday, when Portugal face Croatia in one of the top ties of the round of 32 in Toronto.
— Yahoo Sports

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