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Portugal Vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2026 In Pics: See Best Photos From Round Of 32 Clash At Toronto Stadium

Portugal Vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Match Gallery: Portugal face Croatia in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash at BMO Field, currently known as Toronto Stadium for the tournament, on Friday, 3 July, with a place in the Round of 16 and a potential meeting with Spain on the line. Portugal, runners-up in Group K, are chasing their first-ever World Cup title and enter the knockout stage unbeaten in their last eight matches. Croatia, meanwhile, finished second in Group L and will look to continue their impressive record of deep World Cup runs after reaching the final in 2018 and finishing third in 2022. History favours the Selecao, who have won seven of the last 10 meetings between the two sides, setting the stage for a thrilling European showdown. Follow POR vs CRO action in pictures here.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their first during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky)
Portugal starting players warm-up prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal starting players warm-up prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
A Fan of Portugal waits for the beginning of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
A Fan of Portugal waits for the beginning of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez arrives for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez arrives for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Portugal fans gather ahead of their FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 32 match against Croatia, in Toronto on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal fans gather ahead of their FIFA 2026 World Cup round of 32 match against Croatia, in Toronto on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski (23) warm sup during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski (23) warm sup during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) waves to the crowd before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) waves to the crowd before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal starting players pose for a team photo at the beginning of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal starting players pose for a team photo at the beginning of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Croatia starting eleven pose for a team photo before during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Croatia starting eleven pose for a team photo before during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) shakes hands with Croatia's Luka Modric (10) before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) shakes hands with Croatia's Luka Modric (10) before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Pedro Neto (18) battles with Croatia's Martin Baturina (16) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Pedro Neto (18) battles with Croatia's Martin Baturina (16) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Ruben Dias (3) reacts to receiving a yellow card from Referee Espen Eskas, of Norway, as Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) looks on during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Ruben Dias (3) reacts to receiving a yellow card from Referee Espen Eskas, of Norway, as Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) looks on during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts to a play during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts to a play during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Rafael Leao (17) plays the ball against Croatia's Mateo Kovacic (8) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Rafael Leao (17) plays the ball against Croatia's Mateo Kovacic (8) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) heads the ball as Portugal's Rafael Leao (17) looks on during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) heads the ball as Portugal's Rafael Leao (17) looks on during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) watches as Croatia's Nikola Vlasic (13) heads the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) watches as Croatia's Nikola Vlasic (13) heads the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) runs as Croatia's Luka Modric (10) reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) runs as Croatia's Luka Modric (10) reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts to a missed shot during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts to a missed shot during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) scores the first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) scores the first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky)
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring his side's first goal against Portugal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring his side's first goal against Portugal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) and Petar Sucic (17) celebrate after Perisic scored their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) and Petar Sucic (17) celebrate after Perisic scored their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Croatia during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Croatia during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their first during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their first during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky)
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