Portugal will take on Croatia in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, July 2, with kick-off scheduled for midnight UK time. The match will be played at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) in Canada, the smallest venue of the tournament with a capacity of 43,036, but expected to generate an electric atmosphere.
How to watch Portugal vs Croatia on TV and live stream
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live and free-to-air on BBC One, with coverage starting at 11:30pm. Mark Chapman will present the show, joined by pundits Lucas Leiva and Rachel Corsie. Fans can also stream the game online via the BBC iPlayer app or the BBC Sport website on smartphones, tablets, laptops, or smart TVs.
For radio listeners, BBC Radio 5 Live will provide full live audio commentary of every kick.
How to watch in the United States
Viewers in the United States can watch the match live on FOX in English. Streaming options include Tubi, Peacock, Fubo, and Sling TV.
Team news and head-to-head
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has no reported injuries. 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 goal. Croatia also have a clean bill of health, with Josko Gvardiol potentially recalled at left-back after being a surprise omission in their final group game against Ghana.
This is the first World Cup meeting between the two European sides. Their most recent encounter was a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Nations League in November 2024.
