Portugal vs Croatia Live Stream 2026: How to Watch the World Cup Round of 32

If you’re hunting for a Portugal vs Croatia live stream, you’ve come to the right place. Two of the most decorated squads left in the tournament collide in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at BMO Field in Toronto, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2 (12 a.m. BST in the early hours of Friday, July 3). It’s win or go home: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal against Luka Modrić’s Croatia, a knockout tie packed with history, star power and a place in the Round of 16 on the line. Here’s exactly how to watch Portugal vs Croatia wherever you are.

How to Watch Portugal vs Croatia Live Stream

The Portugal vs Croatia live stream is available on FOX and the FOX Sports app in the USA, BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, TSN in Canada, and free-to-air on SBS in Australia. Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2 / 12 a.m. BST on Friday, July 3, live from BMO Field in Toronto.

Because this is a World Cup knockout match, coverage is carried by each region’s official rights holder, so the exact channel you need depends on where you are. Spanish-speaking viewers in the US can watch Portugal vs Croatia on Telemundo and stream it on Peacock, while fans in India get it on ZEE5 and the new Unite8 Sports channels. The full Portugal vs Croatia TV channel breakdown by country is in the table below.

A quick word on watching safely: with a match this big, dodgy “free” streaming sites will be everywhere, but they are illegal, riddled with pop-ups and prone to cutting out at the worst possible moment. Stick to the official broadcasters below — several of them, including BBC iPlayer and SBS On Demand, are completely free anyway. Traveling fans can usually log in to their home broadcaster’s app, though a subscription or valid TV licence may be required.

Official Broadcasters by Region

No matter where you’re tuning in from, here are the official, verified broadcasters carrying the Portugal vs Croatia live stream. We’ve listed only legitimate rights holders, so you can stream the game safely and in full HD.

Kickoff Time by Timezone

One quirk of a North American World Cup is the late-night kickoff for European, African and Asian audiences. Here’s when the Portugal vs Croatia live stream starts, with the kickoff time wherever you are:

Match Preview

Portugal arrive in the knockouts under the microscope. Roberto Martínez’s side finished second in Group K behind Colombia, grinding out just one win and two draws, and captain Cristiano Ronaldo — now 41 and at a record sixth World Cup — is still chasing his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout game. Around him sits serious quality: Vitinha, João Neves and Bruno Fernandes in midfield, with Nuno Mendes and Rúben Dias marshalling the back.

Croatia, as ever, are the ultimate tournament survivors. Zlatko Dalić’s team reached the 2018 final and the 2022 semis on the back of ice-cold penalty shootouts, and 40-year-old Luka Modrić is still pulling the strings alongside Mateo Kovačić. This could be the last World Cup dance for both Ronaldo and Modrić, which only cranks up the emotion.

History favours Portugal, who have won seven of the 10 meetings between the sides, with Croatia winning once and two drawn. Opta’s model makes Portugal favourites at 56.2%. Expect a tight, tactical battle — and don’t rule out another Croatian shootout special. The winner takes on the winner of Spain vs Austria in the Round of 16.

So set your alarms, dig out your scarf and settle in. Whether it’s a prime-time kickoff in North America or a middle-of-the-night classic in Europe and Asia, this is knockout World Cup football at its most dramatic. Bookmark this page and check back for the latest Portugal vs Croatia live stream links, confirmed lineups and kickoff details before the whistle blows in Toronto. For more, browse our other World Cup 2026 live stream guides and match previews.