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Portugal vs Croatia Tickets | World Cup Round of 32
Portugal begin their knockout campaign against Croatia at Toronto Stadium on the evening of 2 July, with kick-off at midnight BST — in the early hours of Friday 3 July for fans in the UK. It is a blockbuster all-European tie defined by two of the game's greatest-ever players on what is likely their final World Cup: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Croatia's Luka Modrić, former Real Madrid teammates now leading their countries one last time.
Both sides came through as group runners-up — Portugal behind Colombia in Group K, Croatia behind England in Group L. Toronto Stadium, better known as BMO Field, is the smallest venue at the tournament, and with the city's large Portuguese and Croatian communities expected to pack it out, it should host a fierce and colourful Round of 32 occasion.
How to Buy Tickets for Portugal vs Croatia
Demand for World Cup fixtures will be high, and tickets are expected to move quickly once allocations open. In fact, our customer service team regularly hear from fans who want to know: How can I book World Cup tickets? And it can be tricky. Let's walk you through all the steps so you can start thinking about booking your flights across the Atlantic. And if your team goes all the way, you could be there for the World Cup final.
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Portugal vs Croatia Preview & Predictions
Portugal finished second in Group K, drawing 1–1 with DR Congo and 0–0 with Colombia either side of a 5–0 rout of Uzbekistan in which Ronaldo struck twice. Roberto Martínez's side carry enormous attacking talent — Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão, Vitinha and Bernardo Silva among them — but their group form was patchy, and they will know they need to step up in the knockouts.
Croatia, runners-up in Group L, did it the hard way. After a 4–2 opening defeat to England, they beat Panama 1–0 and saw off Ghana 2–1 to progress, with the ageless Luka Modrić orchestrating from midfield and the next generation, including Petar Sučić, stepping up. Few teams overperform at tournaments like Croatia, who reached the 2018 final and took bronze in 2022.
It is a wonderfully poised tie between two heavyweight nations. Portugal have the greater individual quality and will start as slight favourites, but Croatia's resilience, big-game experience and the genius of Modrić make them dangerous opponents for anyone. With two legends in Ronaldo and Modrić chasing one last deep run, this has the makings of a classic.
Key Players to Watch
Portugal's talisman remains Cristiano Ronaldo, their all-time leading scorer and captain on his likely final World Cup, though much of their creativity now flows through Bruno Fernandes. Rafael Leão offers electric pace and threat out wide, Vitinha and Bernardo Silva control midfield, Nuno Mendes drives forward from full-back, and Rúben Dias anchors the defence.
Croatia are inspired by the ageless Luka Modrić, who at 40 remains the heartbeat of the side, dictating play from deep on what is surely his last World Cup. Mateo Kovačić adds class alongside him, Joško Gvardiol marshals the defence, the emerging Petar Sučić brings energy and goals, and Andrej Kramarić and Ante Budimir provide the cutting edge up front.
Toronto Stadium – Match Venue
Toronto Stadium, officially BMO Field, will host this Round of 32 tie on 2 July. Home to MLS side Toronto FC, it is the smallest venue at this tournament, holding around 45,000 after a temporary expansion, and sits in the city's Exhibition Place beside Lake Ontario, just west of downtown. It already hosted Canada's opening match and several group-stage games.
Its compact size makes for an intimate, intense atmosphere, with the crowd close to the pitch. Toronto is home to large Portuguese and Croatian communities, so both sets of fans should be out in force, promising a vibrant, colourful and noisy backdrop for a knockout night.
How to Get to Toronto Stadium for This Match
Toronto Stadium sits at Exhibition Place on the lakeshore, just west of downtown Toronto, and is well served by public transport. The TTC streetcar runs to Exhibition Loop right by the ground, while GO Transit trains stop at Exhibition station a short walk away, making it easy to reach from across the city. Toronto Pearson International Airport is around 20 km to the north-west.
With the stadium so close to downtown, many fans can reach it on foot or by a short transit ride, and public transport is strongly recommended over driving on event days, when traffic and parking around Exhibition Place are limited. As ever, plan your return in advance and allow time for matchday security checks.
Toronto Fan Guide for Match Day
Toronto offers plenty to enjoy on match day, from the CN Tower and the lakefront Harbourfront to the shops, bars and restaurants of the Distillery District, Kensington Market and the city's lively downtown core. Canada's largest city is famously multicultural, with vibrant Portuguese and Croatian neighbourhoods that will be buzzing around this fixture in particular.
Expect a passionate, festive atmosphere, with Toronto's huge Portuguese and Croatian diaspora turning the stadium and surrounding bars into a sea of colour. With so much to see and do in the city, and two footballing nations with proud travelling supports, it's well worth arriving early and making a day of it.
Road to the Round of 32: Portugal & Croatia
Both teams reached the last 32 as group runners-up. Portugal finished second in Group K behind Colombia, drawing with DR Congo and Colombia and thumping Uzbekistan 5–0, and arrive with one of the most talented squads in the tournament even if their form has yet to peak.
Croatia came second in Group L behind England. Beaten 4–2 by the Three Lions in their opener, they responded with battling wins over Panama and Ghana to go through, underlining once again their knack for finding a way at major tournaments under Zlatko Dalić.
It is a heavyweight knockout tie with history and star quality in abundance. Portugal will fancy their attacking talent to make the difference, but Croatia have the experience, organisation and Modrić-inspired guile to trouble them — and with Ronaldo and Modrić both chasing a final flourish, few would call this one with confidence.
