Portugal to meet Croatia in World Cup 2026 round of 16

Portugal finished second in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 0‑0 draw with Colombia, earning five points. The team will play Croatia in the round of 16 in Toronto on 3 July, with goalkeeper Diogo Costa named man of the match.

Coach Roberto Martínez called the group‑stage draw a valuable test and praised the squad’s character and defensive intensity. Media analysis notes that a win could set up a quarter‑final against the winner of Spain versus Austria or Algeria, and a possible path to face France in the semi‑finals.

The knockout match will be hosted in Canada, the tournament’s co‑host nation, and will determine which side of the bracket Portugal advances to in the later stages.