Portugal vs Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2026: How to watch online, TV streaming, kick-off timing, predicted starting XI and more

Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup Round of 32 at BMO Field in Toronto on Thursday, July 2. Coverage runs across BBC One, Fox Sports, Zee5 and SBS depending on region, with VPN options available for fans facing blackouts. Ronaldo remains without a knockout goal across six World Cups, while Croatia's shootout pedigree looms large. Both sides field full strength lineups, and recent history favors Portugal, who lead the last five head to head meetings against Croatia.

Portugal vs Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2026: How to watch online, TV streaming, kick-off timing, predicted starting XI and more
Portugal and Croatia meet in the World Cup Round of 32 at BMO Field in Toronto on Thursday, July 2. Coverage runs across BBC One, Fox Sports, Zee5 and SBS depending on region, with VPN options available for fans facing blackouts. Ronaldo remains without a knockout goal across six World Cups, while Croatia's shootout pedigree looms large. Both sides field full strength lineups, and recent history favors Portugal, who lead the last five head to head meetings against Croatia.