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.
👉 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
Starting lineups
Substitutes
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 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).
The captains that have inspired generations. ©️
Tonight, #Croatia take on @selecaoportugal at the @FIFAWorldCup. 🇭🇷🇵🇹 #PORCRO
It’s @lukamodric10 🆚 @Cristiano once again. 🤩#WorldCup #Vatreni❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/7U2HJK2hlu
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) July 2, 2026
Vozes afinadas em Toronto 🎶❤️🔥 #VaiDarPortugal | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/WFEZ7hpeKI
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 2, 2026
Portugal official starting lineup against Croatia
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Croatia official starting lineup against Portugal
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World Cup Group Round of 32
🇵🇹 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
