Final score: Portugal 2 — 1 Croatia
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Venue: BMO Field
Stage: Round of 32
Portugal edged Croatia 2–1 to reach the Round of 16; Croatia are eliminated.
Portugal advance to the Round of 16. Croatia's tournament is over — the knockouts are win-or-go-home, with no second leg to put it right.
Portugal move on. Track their run and test yourself against the bracket:
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