Portugal vs Croatia: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash
Portugal will meet Croatia on July 3 IST.
Portugal and Croatia are set to renew their rivalry in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after both sides progressed from their respective groups. Portugal finished second in Group K behind Colombia, while Croatia secured qualification from Group L following victories over Panama and Ghana.
The meeting brings together two of Europe’s most consistent tournament performers over the last decade. Portugal are the reigning UEFA Nations League champions, while Croatia reached the FIFA World Cup final in 2018 and finished third in Qatar four years later.
Their encounters have largely favoured Portugal in recent years, with the Seleção establishing a clear advantage in the fixture across friendlies, UEFA Nations League matches and European Championship meetings.
Portugal vs Croatia head-to-head record
Portugal and Croatia have faced each other 10 times in international football. Portugal holds the superior record with 7 wins, Croatia has one win, and two draws.
- Matches played: 10
- Portugal wins: 7
- Croatia wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Goals scored by Portugal: 19
- Goals scored by Croatia: 8
Portugal vs Croatia: What happened the last time these two sides met?
The two countries’ last meeting occurred at the UEFA Nations League on November 18, 2024. Both teams qualified for the knockout stage after the match ended with a score of 1-1.
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Portugal vs Croatia: Last Meetings
- 18 November 2024: Croatia 1-1 Portugal (UEFA Nations League)
- 5 September 2024: Portugal 2-1 Croatia (UEFA Nations League)
- 8 June 2024: Portugal 1-2 Croatia (International Friendly)
- 17 November 2020: Croatia 2-3 Portugal (UEFA Nations League)
- 5 September 2020: Portugal 4-1 Croatia (UEFA Nations League)
- 6 September 2018: Portugal 1-1 Croatia (International Friendly)
- 25 June 2016: Croatia 0-1 Portugal (UEFA European Champions League)
- 10 June 2013: Croatia 0-1 Portugal (International Friendly)
- 12 November 2005: Portugal 2-0 Croatia (International Friendly)
- 19 June 1996: Croatia 0-3 Portugal (UEFA European Championship)
When & where will the Portugal vs Croatia match take place?
Portugal vs Croatia will be played on July 3 at the Toronto Stadium.
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India?
Zee5 is the official broadcaster of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in India.
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada?
TSN and CTV will broadcast all matches across Canada’s TV channels.
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