By Zoila Palma: Portugal will take on Croatia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates look to keep their hopes of a deep tournament run alive.
Portugal advanced after finishing second in Group K behind Colombia, while Croatia secured second place in Group L to book their place in the knockout stage.
Ronaldo, who made his FIFA World Cup debut in 2006 when Portugal finished fourth, is aiming to help his country reach the semifinals for the first time since that tournament. Portugal has not returned to the final four of the World Cup in the two decades since.
The two European sides last met in the UEFA Nations League in November 2024, when they played to a 1-1 draw. Their previous meeting came in September 2024, with Portugal earning a 2-1 victory in a match that saw Ronaldo score the 900th goal of his professional career.
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By Zoila Palma: Portugal will take on Croatia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates look to keep their hopes of a deep tournament run alive. Portugal advanced after finishing second in Group K behind Colombia, while Croatia secured second place in Group L to
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