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Live: Portugal vs. Croatia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32

From Al-Masry Al-Youm · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Portugal and Croatia are set to face off in a crucial Round of 32 match in the 2026 World Cup.
  • The match will take place at Toronto Stadium in Canada, with both teams aiming to advance to the Round of 16.
  • Portugal finished second in Group 11, while Croatia secured second place in Group 12, and the winner will face Spain in the next round.

The 2026 World Cup continues with a high-stakes Round of 32 encounter between Portugal and Croatia. The match is scheduled for Friday, July 3rd, at Toronto Stadium in Canada, with both European powerhouses vying for a spot in the next stage of the tournament.

Portugal secured their place in the knockout rounds by finishing as runners-up in Group 11, accumulating five points from two draws and one win. Their journey included draws against the Democratic Republic of Congo and Colombia, along with a victory over Uzbekistan. The team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, will be looking to build on their group stage performance.

Croatia also advanced as group runners-up, securing six points in Group 12. Their path to the Round of 32 involved two wins against Ghana and Panama, contrasted with a loss to England. The Croatian squad will be aiming to replicate their past World Cup successes.

The winner of this tightly contested match will proceed to face Spain in a formidable Round of 16 clash, setting the stage for an intense battle as the tournament progresses.

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Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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