Portugal are through to the Round of 16: on 2 July 2026 they beat Croatia 2-1 in their Round of 32 tie at BMO Field in Toronto.
As Group K runners-up, Portugal saw off Croatia, the Group L runners-up, and now meet Spain in the Round of 16 on 6 July 2026 in Arlington (Dallas).
Who Did Portugal Face in the Round of 32?
Portugal’s knockout path at the FIFA World Cup 2026 was set by the bracket in advance, not redrawn. Under how the Round of 32 format works, the Group K runner-up is paired with the Group L runner-up.
Portugal qualified as Group K runners-up, finishing behind leaders Colombia. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in their 5-0 win over Uzbekistan along the way. The full table lives in the Group K teams and fixtures and their Portugal match schedule at the World Cup.
Here is how Portugal’s last-32 tie finished, with Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 World Cup chasing one last deep run:
| Detail | Round of 32 |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Croatia (Group L runners-up) |
| Result | Portugal 2, Croatia 1 (Portugal advance) |
| Date & Match | 2 July 2026, Match 83 |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto |
Portugal came through as Group K runners-up, beating Croatia in Toronto to reach the Round of 16, with both sides having finished as runners-up in their respective groups.
Croatia: Portugal’s Round of 32 Opponent
Portugal met the Group L runners-up, Croatia. Here is how the tie played out:
- Croatia finished second in Group L to book their place against Portugal, a seasoned knockout side who made this a tough last-32 test.
- England topped Group L and beat Croatia 4-2 in the group stage, but as group winners they went elsewhere in the bracket and did not meet Portugal in this round; see the England match schedule at the World Cup.
- Ghana the group’s lone African side, did not finish in the top two of Group L.
- Panama finished outside the top two and are out of the tournament.
Only the Group L runner-up filled this slot in the bracket, and that side was Croatia. The group winner, England, was placed elsewhere in the draw.
Portugal vs Croatia: The Round of 32 Result
Portugal won Match 83 in Toronto on 2 July 2026, beating Croatia 2-1.
It proved a heavyweight last-32 tie. Croatia brought deep tournament experience to Toronto, but Portugal edged it with Ronaldo leading the line. The win sends Portugal into the Round of 16, where they face Spain on 6 July 2026 in Arlington (Dallas).
Following Portugal deeper into the knockouts? Line up hotels in Toronto, and grab the official Portugal World Cup jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Portugal play in the Round of 32?
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1, the Group L runners-up, in Match 83 at BMO Field, Toronto, on 2 July 2026. Portugal qualified as Group K runners-up and now face Spain in the Round of 16 on 6 July 2026 in Arlington (Dallas).
Why did Portugal not face England?
England won Group L, and as group winners they were placed elsewhere in the bracket. Portugal, as Group K runners-up, were paired with the Group L runners-up, who were Croatia.
When and where was Portugal’s Round of 32 match?
Portugal played Croatia in Match 83 at BMO Field, Toronto, on 2 July 2026, winning 2-1, having qualified as Group K runners-up.
Sources
- FIFA – World Cup 2026 Standings and Brackets
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage – Wikipedia
- ESPN – 2026 World Cup Match Schedule and Bracket
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