Portugal vs Croatia Result: Portugal 2–1 Croatia — Round of 16 — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: Portugal 2–1 Croatia at BMO Field, Toronto on July 2, 2026 — Round of 16, Match 83. Scorers: Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo (68'), Gonçalo Ramos (90+4'). Croatia: Ivan Perišić (53').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Portugal 2–1 Croatia |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Match | #83 (Round of 16) |
| Date | July 2, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 20:00 |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Stage | Round of 16 — Match #83 |
| Goal scorers | Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo 68', Gonçalo Ramos 90+4'; Croatia: Ivan Perišić 53' |
Goal Scorers
- 68'Cristiano Ronaldo
- 90+4'Gonçalo Ramos
- 53'Ivan Perišić
Match Summary
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 at BMO Field in Toronto. Ivan Perišić gave Croatia the lead before Cristiano Ronaldo equalised; Gonçalo Ramos struck in the 90+4th minute to keep Portugal's World Cup alive and set up a Round of 8 Iberian derby with Spain.
Player of the match: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Key Moments
- Ivan Perišić put Croatia ahead with a first-half finish in the 53rd minute.
- Portugal pushed for an equaliser through the second half as Croatia sat deeper.
- Cristiano Ronaldo levelled in the 68th minute — his third goal at World Cup 2026.
- Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner deep in stoppage time (90+4) at BMO Field.
Bracket Impact
Portugal advance to the Round of 8 and will face Spain in Match #93 on 6 July at AT&T Stadium, Arlington — an Iberian quarter-final berth on the line. Croatia are eliminated.
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What This Means for Portugal & Croatia
Portugal advance; Croatia are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Portugal | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
| Croatia | Eliminated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Portugal vs Croatia score at World Cup 2026?
Portugal 2–1 Croatia — played at BMO Field, Toronto on July 2, 2026 (Round of 16, Match #83).
Who won Portugal vs Croatia World Cup 2026?
Portugal won 2–1.
Where was Portugal vs Croatia played?
BMO Field, Toronto — kickoff 20:00 local time.
What stage is Portugal vs Croatia?
Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #83.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
Portugal advance to the Round of 8 and will face Spain in Match #93 on 6 July at AT&T Stadium, Arlington — an Iberian quarter-final berth on the line. Croatia are eliminated.
Who scored in Portugal vs Croatia?
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo 68', Gonçalo Ramos 90+4'. Croatia: Ivan Perišić 53'.