Portugal vs Croatia LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Portugal and Croatia set for first-ever World Cup meeting.

The Portugal national football team are set for a high-stakes knockout clash as they face Croatia in a Round of 32 encounter of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at the Toronto Stadium in Ontario, Canada.

Portugal arrived for the competition with one of the most star-studded squads in the tournament, carrying massive expectations to secure their first World Cup title. The side, however, had a disappointing start to their campaign, as they only managed a lacklustre 1-1 draw against tournament returnees DR Congo.

Despite the slow start, they bounced back incredibly, showcasing their immense attacking prowess to defeat Uzbekistan 5-0. They wrapped up their opening phase with a 0-0 draw against Colombia to ultimately qualify as Group K table toppers, automatically confirming their Round of 32 spot.

Croatia arrives for this fixture after navigating a highly competitive group stage campaign. They had an underwhelming start, suffering a 4-2 defeat to heavyweights England in the opening matchup.

The side bounced back quickly, securing a vital 1-0 victory over Panama and a 2-1 win over Ghana in the final fixture, finishing in 2nd place in Group L to automatically qualify for the knockout stages.

Both nations are set to make history as this marks the first-ever World Cup meeting between Portugal and Croatia. With legendary captains Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić leading their respective golden generations, the winner of the game ultimately qualifies for the Round of 16.

When and where will the Portugal vs Croatia match take place?

The game will start at 4:30 a.m. IST on Friday, 3 July, at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Where and how to live stream the Portugal vs Croatia World Cup Match in India?

The match can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on the ZEE5 platform.

Where and how to watch the Portugal vs Croatia game live in the UK?

The game can be viewed live in the UK on BBC One and streamed via the BBC iPlayer platform.

Where and how to watch live in the USA?

The game can be viewed live in the USA through FOX Sports Network, Telemundo, Peacock Premium, and Fubo.

Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 around the globe?

Find out the remaining countries’ Full Broadcaster List here.

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