Portugal vs Croatia World Cup 2026: TV Channel, Live Stream, Kick-Off Time

The clash between Portugal and Croatia takes place in Toronto during the early hours of Friday morning, with both teams aiming for a spot in the last 16 of the tournament.

Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, remained unbeaten in the group stage with one win and two draws. They finished second in Group K behind Colombia. Their previous World Cup record shows a quarter-final exit in Qatar 2022 and round of 16 eliminations in the three tournaments before that. Coach Roberto Martinez is eager to push beyond those past results, as Portugal seeks to surpass their best finish of reaching the semi-finals. The winner of this match will likely face tournament favorite Spain in the next round.

Croatia secured second place in Group L after winning two of their three group matches, finishing behind England. The team has impressed in recent tournaments, finishing as runners-up in 2018 and then making it to the semi-finals in 2022 before winning the third-place playoff.

Match Details: When and Where

The match is scheduled for Friday, 3 July 2026, with kick-off at 12am UK time. It will be held at Toronto Stadium, Canada.

Where to Watch Portugal vs Croatia

UK viewers can catch the game live on BBC One. All 104 matches of the World Cup 2026 are broadcast free-to-air across the UK on BBC and ITV.

Live streaming is available via BBC iPlayer, accessible on desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets through the app or browser.

Listen to the Match on Radio

The match commentary is available on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live. talkSPORT broadcasts on DAB radio and MW 1089 kHz, though local frequencies vary. Online listening is possible through their website or app. BBC Radio 5 Live also streams via DAB, MW 693, 909, and 990 kHz, plus TV packages, the BBC website, and the BBC Sounds app.

Betting Odds

According to bet365, odds for the match are:

• Portugal: 3/4
• Draw: 5/2
• Croatia: 4/1

There is a bet boost on Cristiano Ronaldo scoring from outside the box, with odds shifting from 11/1 to 12/1. New customers can take advantage of a £10 stake to get £30 in free bets at bet365. Terms and conditions apply, with a minimum deposit required.

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