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About this match
Portugal and Croacia faced off in the 16avos de Final of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at BMO Field, Toronto. The final score was Portugal 2 - 1 Croacia. Portugal (FIFA Ranking #5, 8 World Cups) and Croacia (FIFA Ranking #11, 6 World Cups) starred in this duel of the most important tournament in world soccer. Check the head-to-head history, statistics and make your predictions on FutbolQuiniela.
Match preview
Portugal vs Croacia is one of the matches of the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fixture is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026 and is part of the official calendar of the tournament organized by FIFA. Portugal (#5 FIFA, UEFA) arrives with 8 World Cup appearances and a best historic result of 3er lugar (1966). Croacia (#11 FIFA, UEFA) arrives with 6 World Cup appearances and a best historic result of 3er lugar (2022). The FIFA ranking gap is narrow, suggesting a balanced match where any detail can tip the scales. The match is played at BMO Field, in Toronto, one of the 16 host venues of the 2026 World Cup. The match ended Portugal 2 - 1 Croacia, an official 2026 World Cup result that is now part of the tournament’s record. On FutbolQuiniela you can submit your prediction for Portugal vs Croacia, review the head-to-head history, check the recent form of both national teams and compete in the free 2026 World Cup quiniela against thousands of fans across Latin America.
Pre-match news
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