Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday evening at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada, with kick-off set for 7pm local time (midnight BST). The winner advances to the last 16.
How to watch Portugal vs Croatia on TV and live stream
UK viewers can watch the match free-to-air on BBC One, with coverage starting at 11.30pm. Mark Chapman hosts alongside pundits Lucas Leiva and Rachel Corsie. For those unable to watch on television, the game is available to stream live via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs.
In the United States, the match airs in English on FOX, with streaming options including Tubi, Peacock, Fubo, and Sling TV. Radio listeners in the UK can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live for full live commentary.
Team news and head-to-head
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has a fully fit squad with no injury concerns. Despite calls from some pundits to bench Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old is expected to start as he seeks his first-ever World Cup knockout stage goal. Croatia also have no injury issues, and Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol may return at left-back after being rested in the final group match against Ghana.
This is the first World Cup meeting between the two nations. Their most recent encounter was a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Nations League in November 2024. Toronto Stadium, the tournament's smallest venue with a capacity of 43,036, is expected to host an electric atmosphere for the knockout clash.
