Toronto skyline — BMO Field hosts World Cup 2026
Round of 32 · Match 83 · Jul 2, 2026

Portugal VS Croatia

Date
Kickoff
23:00 UTC
Venue
BMO Field
City
Toronto
Stage
Round of 32
Stage
R32
Date
Capacity
46K
Roof
Open

Kickoff in your time zone

Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.

Eastern (NYC)
Thu, Jul 2, 7:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Thu, Jul 2, 4:00 PM
Mexico City
Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 PM
London (UK)
Fri, Jul 3, 12:00 AM

The teams

🇵🇹
Group K · Pot 1
FIFA rank#5
CoachRoberto Martínez
CaptainCristiano Ronaldo
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishSemi-final
🇭🇷
Group L · Pot 2
FIFA rank#11
CoachZlatko Dalić
CaptainLuka Modrić
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishFinal

Venue: BMO Field

FIFA tournament name Toronto Stadium — capacity 45,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Toronto.

Transit on match day
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Mild — 15-25°C, occasional rain
Airports
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) · Billy Bishop (YTZ)
Where to stay
Downtown Toronto, Distillery District, Kensington Market

Full travel guide: Toronto World Cup 2026 host city →

Other matches on

2 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.

R32 03:00 UTC (next day) · Vancouver Stadium
Switzerland vs Algeria
R32 19:00 UTC · Los Angeles Stadium
Spain vs Austria

Other matches at BMO Field

5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.

Group B Jun 12 · 19:00 UTC
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group L Jun 17 · 23:00 UTC
Ghana vs Panama
Group E Jun 20 · 20:00 UTC
Germany vs Ivory Coast
Group L Jun 23 · 23:00 UTC
Panama vs Croatia
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Senegal vs Iraq

Portugal vs Croatia — FAQ

When is Portugal vs Croatia kicking off?
July 2, 2026 at 23:00 UTC (BMO Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Portugal vs Croatia being played?
BMO Field (FIFA tournament name: Toronto Stadium) in Toronto. Capacity 45,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Single-leg knockout — extra time and penalties decide if level after 90 minutes.
Where can I watch Portugal's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. RTP · SportTV is the primary broadcaster in Portugal.
How do I get to BMO Field on match day?
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
What happens if Portugal vs Croatia is level after 90 minutes?
Two 15-minute periods of extra time, then a penalty shoot-out if still level.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Thu, Jul 2, 7:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Thu, Jul 2, 4:00 PM · Mexico City: Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 PM · London (UK): Fri, Jul 3, 12:00 AM