Portugal vs Croatia World Cup 2026 Round‑of‑16 Clash in Toronto

Portugal and Croatia will meet in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 2 July at Toronto’s BMO Field. Croatia captain Luka Modrić expressed confidence that his experienced side can match Portugal’s stars, while Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva praised Modrić as an idol and stressed the need for better ball control.

Ticket resale for the match has surged, with listings on SeatGeek and StubHub reaching up to CAD 30 000 (about US 21 100) and seats as low as CAD 2 600. The high demand is driven by large Portuguese (≈140 000) and Croatian (≈35 000) communities in the Toronto area, despite Ontario’s new law banning scalping above face value.

Portugal’s squad completed its final training in Palm Beach, Florida, with all 27 players available before the Thursday kickoff.