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Portugal vs Spain Official Lineups, Monday, 6 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

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.Portugal vs Spain Official Lineups, Monday, 6 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are Portugal’s and Spain’s official starting lineups in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The match will kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. BST) at AT&T Stadium located in Arlington, Texas. The victorious team will move on to play against either the USA or Belgium in the quarter-finals.

The last encounter between these Iberian rivals took place in the UEFA Nations League final last year, where Portugal triumphed in a penalty shootout. Historically, Spain holds the advantage in their head-to-head record.  They boast 17 victories over Portugal’s 6, along with 18 matches ending in a draw.

The game showcases two Serie A players for Portugal: Juventus forward Francisco Conceição and AC Milan forward Rafael Leão. On the other hand, there are no Serie A players representing the Spanish team.

 

FIFA Ranking

Spain is currently in the lead, holding the 1st spot in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings. Meanwhile, Portugal is also doing well, positioned at 3rd place globally.

 

How did they make it to the Round of 16?

Spain finished at the top of Group H with 7 points, staying unbeaten throughout. They kicked off with a 0-0 draw against Cabo Verde.  Then, they secured a 4-0 win against Saudi Arabia, and wrapped up the group stage with a 1-0 win over Uruguay. In the Round of 32, they progressed with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles.

Portugal finished in second place in Group K, accumulating 5 points. Their journey featured a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, an impressive 5-0 win against Uzbekistan, and a 0-0 stalemate with Colombia.  In the Round of 32, they advanced to the Round of 16 after a thrilling 2-1 win over Croatia in Toronto.

 

06-07-2026 19:00
Round of 16
Portugal
Portugal
Spain
Spain
0 - 1

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

👉   Serie A players called up for     🇵🇹     the Portugal National team:
  • Juventus forward Francisco  Conceição
  • AC Milan forward Rafael Leão
👉   No Serie A players in the Spain National team

Portugal
Spain

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
20
Defender
71'
25
Defender
56'
3
Defender
8
Midfielder
15
Midfielder
13
Midfielder
23
Midfielder
82'
7
Attacker
11
Attacker
71'
18
Attacker
82'
23
Goalkeeper
14
Defender
24
Defender
22
Defender
12
Defender
15
Midfielder
75'
20
Midfielder
85'
16
Midfielder
10
Attacker
85'
19
Attacker
21
Attacker
90'

Substitutes

6
Midfielder
22
Goalkeeper
9
Attacker
4
Defender
16
Attacker
14
Defender
21
Midfielder
19
Attacker
12
Goalkeeper
24
Midfielder
2
Defender
56'
17
Attacker
71'
5
Defender
71'
26
Attacker
82'
10
Midfielder
82'
1
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
9
Midfielder
5
Midfielder
18
Midfielder
17
Attacker
3
Defender
13
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
11
Attacker
25
Attacker
7
Attacker
75'
6
Midfielder
85'
8
Midfielder
85'
26
Attacker
90'

 

Portugal   Portugal World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği Ankara).
  • Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica).
  • Midfielders:  Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
  • Forwards: Joao Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr).

 

Spain   Spain World Cup Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
  • Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).
  • Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Spain).
  • Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

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🇵🇹   Portugal – Spain  🇪🇸

Date: Today, Monday, July 6, 2026
Kick-off: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT
Venue: AT&T Stadium (often referred to as Dallas Stadium during the World Cup)
Location: Arlington, Texas, USA

Referee: Anthony Taylor ENG.
Assistant Referee 1: Gary Beswick ENG.
Assistant Referee 2: Adam Nunn ENG.
Fourth Official: Felix Zwayer GER.
Reserve AR: Robert Kempter GER.
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Antonio Garcia URU.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Marco Di Bello ITA.

Paraguay vs France Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

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Paraguay vs France Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are the official starting lineups for Paraguay and France in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, taking place on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The match is set to begin at 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. The victorious team will move on to the quarter-finals to face either Canada or Morocco.

04-07-2026 21:00
Round of 16
Paraguay
Paraguay
France
France
0 - 1

 

FIFA Ranking

France enters the match as the top team in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, while Paraguay holds the No. 34 position. The live leaderboard before the match showcases the progression of the tournament’s knockout stage, emphasizing the significant difference in rankings.

 

How did they reach the Round of 16?

France advanced to the round of 16 after winning Group I with an impeccable 3-0 record, defeating Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, and then eliminating Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32. Paraguay finished third in Group D but pulled off a stunning upset by knocking out Germany in a shootout during the round of 32.

France has been a dominant force in the tournament, showcasing a powerful, high-scoring offense. Group Stage Group I: They finished first with 9 points, outscoring their opponents 10-2. They triumphed over Senegal 3-1, Iraq 3-0, and Norway 4-1. Round of 32: They defeated Sweden 3-0, with Kylian Mbappé scoring two goals and Bradley Barcola adding one. Captain Kylian Mbappé netted 6 goals overall, while Michael Olise emerged as the tournament’s key playmaker.

Paraguay battled through a challenging group by defeating the 2014 world champions. Group Stage Group D: They finished third with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss). They started with a 4-1 defeat to the USA, bounced back with a 1-0 victory against Türkiye, and ended with a 0-0 draw against Australia. Round of 32: They achieved the tournament’s biggest upset by eliminating Germany. After a 1-1 draw (with Julio Enciso scoring), goalkeeper Orlando Gill clinched the victory in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout.

 

✅    Serie A players called up for  🇵🇾   the Paraguay National team World Cup 2026 Squad:

  • Cremonese forward Antonio Sanabria
✅    Serie A players called up for   🇫🇷    the France National team World Cup Squad:
  • AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan
  •  AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone
  • AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot
  • Inter forward Marcus Thuram

 

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇵🇾 Paraguay official lineup (5-4-1): Orlando Gill; Juan José Cáceres, Gustavo Velázquez, Gustavo Gómez (Captain), Omar Alderete, Júnior Alonso; Miguel Almirón, Diego Gómez, Andrés Cubas, Matías Galarza;Julio Enciso.

Subs: Roberto “Gatito” Fernández (GK), Gastón Olveira (GK), Fabián Balbuena, José Canale, Alexandro Maidana, Damián Bobadilla, Braian Ojeda, Maurício, Gustavo Caballero, Ramón Sosa, Alejandro Romero Gamarra, Isidro Pitta, Antonio Sanabria, Gabriel Ávalos.

🇫🇷 France official lineup (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Digne, Upamecano, Kounde, Saliba, Kone, Rabiot, Dembele, mbappe, Olise, Barcola

Substitutes: Samba, Risser, Gusto, Konate, L. Hernandez, T. Hernandez, Lacroix, Tchouameni, Kante, Zaire-Emery, Cherki, Akliouche, Thuram, Doue, Mateta

Paraguay
France

Starting lineups

12
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
71'
2
Defender
4
Defender
6
Defender
3
Defender
58'
14
Midfielder
8
Midfielder
23
Midfielder
10
Midfielder
71'
19
Attacker
61'
16
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
5
Defender
3
Defender
17
Defender
14
Midfielder
6
Midfielder
11
Midfielder
12
Attacker
61'
10
Attacker
7
Attacker
84'

Substitutes

9
Attacker
5
Defender
1
Goalkeeper
20
Midfielder
7
Midfielder
22
Goalkeeper
16
Midfielder
18
Attacker
26
Defender
17
Midfielder
25
Attacker
13
Defender
58'
24
Attacker
61'
11
Midfielder
71'
21
Attacker
71'
19
Defender
9
Attacker
15
Defender
2
Defender
8
Midfielder
21
Defender
18
Midfielder
25
Midfielder
22
Attacker
26
Defender
7
Midfielder
1
Goalkeeper
23
Goalkeeper
20
Midfielder
61'
24
Attacker
84'

 

Paraguay   Paraguay World Cup Squad:  

  • Goalkeepers: Roberto Junior Fernandez (Cerro Porteno), Orlando Gill (San Lorenzo), Gaston Olveira (Olimpia).
  • Defenders: Omar Alderete (Sunderland), Junior Alonso (Atletico Mineiro), Fabian Balbuena (Gremio), Juan Jose Caceres (Dinamo Moscow), Jose Canale (Lanus), Gustavo Gomez (Palmeiras), Alexandro Maidana (Talleres), Gustavo Velazquez (Cerro Porteno).
  • Midfielders: Damian Bobadilla (Sao Paulo), Gustavo Caballero (Portsmouth), Andres Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps), Matias Galarza (Atlanta United), Diego Gomez (Brighton), Mauricio Magalhaes (Palmeiras), Briaian Ojeda (Orlando City), Alejandro Romero (Al Ain).
  • Forwards: Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United), Gabriel Avalos (Independiente), Alex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia), Julio Enciso (Strasbourg), Isidro Pitta (Bragantino), Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Ramon Sosa (Palmeiras).

 

France   France World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
  • Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
  • Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
  • Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter).

 

Paraguay’s official starting lineup against France
France’s official starting lineup against Paraguay

 

 

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Sports Events 365World Cup Round of 16

Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Time: 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA, USA

Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev UZB
Assistant Referee 1: Andrey Tsapenko UZB
Assistant Referee 2: Timur Gaynullin UZB
Fourth Official: Abdulrahman Al Jassim QAT
Reserve AR: Taleb Al Marri QAT
Video Assistant Referee: Juan Lara CHI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Marco Di Bello ITA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Joe Dickerson USA

Canada vs Morocco Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

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Canada vs Morocco Official Lineups, Saturday, 4 July 2026, World Cup Round of 16

Here are the official starting lineups for Canada vs Morocco in this Round of 16 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is scheduled for NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Saturday, July 4, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time / 12:00 PM local time. The winner will progress to the Quarterfinals to face either Brazil or Norway.

Fact:  This matchup is a rematch from the 2022 World Cup Group Stage, where Morocco triumphed over Canada with a score of 2-1 before embarking on an unexpected journey to the semifinals.

 

04-07-2026 17:00
Round of 16
Canada
Canada
Morocco
Morocco
0 - 3

 

FIFA Ranking

Morocco holds the 6th position globally, whereas Canada is placed at 30th.

How did they reach the Round of 16?

Canada: Under the guidance of coach Jesse Marsch, Canada made history by securing their first knockout stage win in the Round of 32, triumphing over South Africa with a last-minute goal from Stephen Eustáquio, finishing 1-0.

Morocco: The Atlas Lions, currently ranked 6th in the world, advanced to the Round of 16 after a thrilling Round of 32 match, where they defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

 

Head to Head

This marks the fifth encounter between the two countries. Morocco has the upper hand with three victories and one draw against Canada. Last Meeting: Morocco triumphed over Canada with a score of 2-1 during the Group Stage at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

 

 

✅   2 Serie A players called up for  🇨🇦   Canada National team for the World Cup 2026:

  •  Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone  *
  • Juventus forward Jonathan David

 

* Ismaël Koné experienced a broken leg (tibia-fibula fracture) during the second group match on June 18 against Qatar. He sustained a serious tibia-fibula fracture following a tackle from Assim Madibo, necessitating emergency surgery. As a result of the challenge, Madibo received a five-match suspension. Despite this setback, Koné continues to be part of the squad to cheer on his teammates.

 

✅    1 Serie A players called up for  🇲🇦   Morocco National team for the World Cup 2026:

  • AS Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui

 

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

 

 

Canada
Morocco

Starting lineups

16
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
4
Defender
15
Defender
23
Defender
87'
22
Defender
79'
20
Midfielder
79'
7
Midfielder
10
Attacker
17
Attacker
87'
12
Attacker
63'
1
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
14
Defender
87'
3
Defender
25
Defender
6
Midfielder
63'
8
Midfielder
87'
23
Midfielder
63'
10
Midfielder
11
Midfielder
22'
24
Midfielder

Substitutes

19
Defender
13
Defender
3
Defender
11
Attacker
1
Goalkeeper
5
Defender
6
Midfielder
18
Goalkeeper
25
Midfielder
9
Attacker
63'
24
Attacker
79'
14
Attacker
79'
21
Midfielder
87'
26
Attacker
87'
26
Defender
20
Attacker
13
Defender
18
Defender
21
Attacker
16
Midfielder
22
Goalkeeper
12
Goalkeeper
19
Midfielder
17
Midfielder
9
Attacker
22'
4
Midfielder
63'
7
Midfielder
63'
15
Midfielder
87'
5
Midfielder
87'
Canada   Canada World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Dayne St Clair (Inter Miami), Maxime Crepeau (Orlando City), Owen Goodman (Crystal Palace).
  • Defenders: Alistair Johnston (Celtic), Derek Cornelius (Marseille), Richie Laryea (Toronto), Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split), Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire), Luc de Fougerolles (Fulham), Moise Bombito (Nice), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Alfie Jones (Middlesbrough).
  • Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (Porto), Ismael Kone (Sassuolo), Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal), Mathieu Choiniere (Los Angeles FC), Ali Ahmed (Norwich City), Nathan Saliba (Anderlecht), Liam Millar (Hull City), Marcelo Flores (Tigres UANL), Jacob Shaffelburg (Toronto), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto).
  • Forwards: Jonathan David (Juventus), Cyle Larin (Southampton), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal), Promise David (Union SG).
Morocco   Morocco World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal), Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (AS FAR)
  • Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven), Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique de Marseille), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Issa Diop (Fulham), Redouane Halhal (Mechelen), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)
  • Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Azzedine Ounahi (Girone), Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven)
  • Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Yassine Gessime (Strasbourg), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt)

 

 

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🇨🇦   Canada – Morocco    🇲🇦

Date: Saturday, July 4
Kick-off is at 1:00 p.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. PDT)
Venue: Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
Houston, Texas.USA

Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
Assistant Referee 1: Stuart Burt (England)
Assistant Referee 2: James Mainwaring (England)
Fourth Official: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Hessel Steegstra (Netherlands)

Portugal vs Croatia Official Lineups, Thursday, 2 July 2026, World Cup Round of 32

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Portugal vs Croatia Official Lineups, Thursday, 2 July 2026, World Cup Round of 32

Here are Portugal vs Croatia official starting lineups in a historic Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The eagerly awaited game will kick off at 4:00 PM PT at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.

This match is sure to be particularly exciting. Why, you ask? Because former Real Madrid icons Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo will be facing each other. Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić are among the most revered and legendary footballers of their generation. For example, they shared an incredible period of triumph at Real Madrid from 2012 to 2018, forming a strong partnership that led to four UEFA Champions League titles. Cristiano also had a stint with Juventus. Who will lead their team to the next round?

 

FIFA Ranking

Portugal is currently ranked No. 7 in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, while Croatia sits at No. 13.

 

How did they reach the Round of 32?

Both teams made it through by finishing second in their respective groups. Portugal remained unbeaten in Group K, drawing with Congo DR and Colombia, and defeating Uzbekistan, while Croatia bounced back from an initial loss to England in Group L to secure victories over Panama and Ghana.

 

02-07-2026 23:00
Round of 32
Portugal
Portugal
Croatia
Croatia
Live
2 - 1

 

👉   Serie A players called up for     🇵🇹     the Portugal National team:
  • Juventus forward Francisco  Conceição
  • AC Milan forward Rafael Leão

 

👉   Serie A players called up for    🇭🇷     the Croatia National team:
  • Fiorentina Defender Marin Pongračić
  • AC Milan midfielder Luka Modrić
  • Atalanta midfielder Mario Pašalić
  • Torino midfielder Nikola Vlašić
  • Como midfielder Martin Baturina
  • Inter midfielder Petar Sučić
  • Bologna midfielder Nikola Moro

 

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

🇵🇹  Portugal starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa, Nuno Mendes, Renato Veiga, Rúben Dias, João Cancelo, João Neves, Vitinha, Rafael Leão, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Substitutes: Gonçalo Inácio, Samú Costa, Diogo Dalot, João Félix, Rui Silva, Matheus Nunes, Rúben Neves, Nélson Semedo, Francisco Conceição, Gonçalo Guedes, Gonçalo Ramos, Trincão, Tomás Araújo, Bernardo Silva, José Sá.

🇭🇷   Croatia starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic, Josip Sutalo, Marin Pongracic, Ivan Perisic, Josip Stanisic, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Martin Baturina, Petar Sucic, Nikola Vlasic, Ante Budimir.

Substitutes: Toni Fruk, Mario Pasalic, Igor Matanovic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Vuskovic, Kristijan Jakic, Dominik Kotarski, Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Ivor Pandur, Marco Pasalic, Nikola Moro, Petar Musa, Martin Erlic, Luka Sucic

Portugal
Croatia

Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
20
Defender
62'
25
Defender
3
Defender
8
Midfielder
62'
15
Midfielder
13
Midfielder
23
Midfielder
62'
7
Attacker
81'
18
Attacker
62'
17
Attacker
1
Goalkeeper
2
Defender
6
Defender
3
Defender
10
Midfielder
21
Midfielder
16
Midfielder
68'
8
Midfielder
90'
13
Midfielder
90'
11
Attacker
46'
14
Attacker

Substitutes

11
Attacker
6
Midfielder
22
Goalkeeper
5
Defender
4
Defender
16
Attacker
14
Defender
19
Attacker
12
Goalkeeper
24
Midfielder
26
Attacker
62'
10
Midfielder
62'
9
Attacker
62'
2
Defender
62'
21
Midfielder
81'
25
Defender
7
Midfielder
5
Defender
17
Defender
23
Goalkeeper
19
Midfielder
12
Goalkeeper
26
Attacker
18
Midfielder
24
Attacker
22
Defender
20
Attacker
46'
15
Midfielder
68'
4
Defender
90'
9
Attacker
90'

 

Portugal   Portugal World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği Ankara).
  • Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica).
  • Midfielders:  Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
  • Forwards: Joao Félix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr).

 

Croatia   Croatia World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Dominik Kotarski (Copenhagen), Ivor Pandur (Hull City)
  • Defenders: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Caleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Sutalo (Ajax Amsterdam), Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongracic (Fiorentina), Martin Erlic (Midtjylland), Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg)
  • Midfielders: Luka Modric (AC Milan), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Mario Pasalic (Atalanta), Nikola Vlasic (Torino), Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg), Petar Sucic (Inter), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka)
  • Forwards: Ivan Perisic (PSV), Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pasalic (Orlando City), Petar Musa (Dallas), Igor Matanovic (Freiburg).

 

 

 

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Portugal official starting lineup against Croatia

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Croatia official starting lineup against Portugal

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🇵🇹   Portugal – Croatia  🇭🇷

Date & Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT (7:00 PM ET)
Venue: Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
Toronto, Ontario

Referee: Espen Eskas NOR
Assistant Referee 1: Jan Erik Engan NOR
Assistant Referee 2: Isaak Bashevkin NOR
Fourth Official: Abongile Tom RSA
Reserve AR: Zakhele Thusi Granville Siwela RSA