liveUpdated 11s agoFollow live as Portugal and Croatia go head to head in Toronto for a place in the last 16.The Athletic Live TeamJuly 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDTCristiano Ronaldo is set to start today’s game. GettyPortugal vs Croatia — LatestIt’s a compelling meeting of two European nations in the World Cup round of 32 today, as Portugal face Croatia in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal had to settle for second spot in Group K with one win from their three games, while Luka Modric and company grabbed six points with two victories as they finished second in Group L.The winner today will face either Spain or Austria in the last 16. Kick-off: 7pm ET, 4pm PTWatch: FOX, Fubo (try for free) Join the discussion or email your thoughts: live@theathletic.comOur venue today: BMO Field Getty ImagesThis is the World Cup’s last hurrah at BMO Field and in Toronto, as the venue dubbed Toronto Stadium for FIFA purposes hosts its sixth and final match.The home to Toronto FC and first-choice venue for Canada’s national team games, the stadium added an extra 17,000 seats for this tournament — taking capacity to just over 45,000. The ground’s previous five matches included co-hosts Canada opening with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Senegal thrashing 10-man Iraq 5-0 to reach the knockout phase.Croatia have happy memories here too. They beat Panama 1-0 at this stadium, little more than a week ago.Subscribe to The Athletic There is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, as well as Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Portugal vs Croatia Getty ImagesHere is how you can watch the action live for yourself. These are the channels, depending on where you are viewing from.U.S.: FOX, Fubo (try for free) Canada: TSNMexico: ViXUK: BBC One Portugal: Sport TV1Croatia: HRT 2Australia: SBSWhat time does the action start? Getty ImagesKick-off for Portugal vs Croatia is scheduled for 7pm ET in Toronto.That is 4pm PT over on the west coast and midnight BST into Friday in the UK. Welcome to Portugal vs Croatia — LIVE! Getty ImagesHello and welcome to our continuing coverage of what has been a fantastic 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup so far — and there is still so much football still to come. That starts here in Toronto as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal look to underline their World Cup credentials with a round of 32 clash against a perennially robust Croatia side that still boasts the mastery of Luka Modric. Portugal had to settle for second spot in Group K after failing to beat Colombia in their group finale, while Croatia were second in Group L — losing to England but winning their other two games.All of which sets us up for a real treat today. So stick with us for all the build-up, team news, analysis, match action and reaction from BMO Field.