How to Watch Portugal vs Croatia World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match

In the early hours of Friday, July 3, 2026, Portugal and Croatia will meet at Toronto Stadium in Canada, each aiming to secure a place in the tournament's last 16. Both teams have shown strong form so far. Portugal remained unbeaten during the group stage with one win and two draws but finished second behind Colombia in Group K.

Portugal reached the quarter-finals in Qatar 2022 but had not advanced past the round of 16 in their three prior World Cup appearances. Under coach Roberto Martinez, they seek to surpass their best-ever semifinal finish. The winner of this match is likely to face Spain, one of the tournament favorites, next.

Croatia secured second place in Group L, trailing only England after winning two of their three group games. Their recent World Cup history is impressive: runners-up in 2018 and a third-place finish in 2022 after reaching the semifinals.

Match Details and Broadcast Information

The game kicks off at midnight UK time on Friday, July 3, 2026. Fans in the UK can watch live coverage on BBC One. All 104 matches in World Cup 2026 are broadcast free-to-air across the UK on BBC and ITV.

For streaming, viewers can access the match live via BBC iPlayer, available on various devices including desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets.

Radio Coverage

Listeners have options too, with commentary available on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live. talkSPORT broadcasts on DAB radio and MW 1089 kHz, among other frequencies depending on location. BBC Radio 5 Live can be found on DAB and several MW frequencies (693, 909, 990 kHz) and through TV packages.

Betting Odds for Portugal vs Croatia

According to bet365, the odds stand as follows: Portugal at 3/4, Draw at 5/2, and Croatia at 4/1. There is also a boosted bet offering Cristiano Ronaldo to score from outside the box at 12/1.

New customers at bet365 can take advantage of a promotion offering £30 in free bets after placing a £10 wager. Terms and conditions apply.

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