Portugal and Croatia face off in World Cup knockout stage match in Toronto

Portugal and Croatia are scheduled to play their round-of-16 match of the 2026 World Cup on July 3 at 02:00 in Toronto. The match will take place at the Toronto Stadium, which has a capacity of 43,036 spectators and is the smallest venue of the tournament. The fixture features veteran stars Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 40, and Luka Modric, aged 40, who were former teammates at Real Madrid between 2012 and 2018. Media reports indicate that the event may be impacted by a heatwave affecting the northeastern part of the North American continent, with temperatures in Toronto expected to reach between 34 and 37 degrees Celsius. Portugal qualified for this stage after finishing second in their group, and manager Roberto Martinez will lead the team as they look to justify their status as tournament favorites. Croatia’s roster also includes veteran Ivan Perisic, aged 37, alongside emerging talents such as 23-year-old scorers Martin Baturina and Luka Sucic.