Live Match: Portugal vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Knockout Showdown

The concluding statistics from the Portugal and Croatia encounter are available above.

The second half is over, with Portugal coming out on top against Croatia 2-1. Goncalo Ramos delivered the decisive blow in injury time to ensure the three points for Portugal. Earlier in the match, Cristiano Ronaldo had given his side the lead from the penalty spot before being taken off. More than ten minutes into added time, Croatia felt they had drawn level, triggering jubilant scenes among their supporters. However, a VAR review overturned the goal, determining that it was offside. Portugal are through to the knockout stage and will take on Spain in the Round of 16.

The stoppage that briefly interrupted proceedings has ended, and both teams are set to resume play.

Play has been briefly halted, with a delay reported on the Portugal side of the field.

The offside flag goes up against Croatia. Mario Pasalic is caught in an offside position.

A good opening goes to waste for Croatia. Igor Matanovic connected with a header from inside the centre of the penalty area, but the ball drifted wide to the right of goal. Ivan Perisic had delivered the cross to create the chance.

The video review system has intervened to reverse the on-field call. After the VAR process was completed, the goal was ruled out and the score stays at Portugal 2-1 Croatia.

VAR has extinguished Croatia's celebrations. Josko Gvardiol put the ball in the net and it appeared Croatia had drawn level, but following a video assistant referee review, the effort was disallowed and the goal was not allowed to stand.

Portugal could not stretch their advantage. Francisco Conceição fired a left-footed effort from the right flank of the penalty area, but the ball drifted past the left post. Nélson Semedo had provided the assist.

Croatia's attempt from barely any distance came to nothing. Igor Matanovic met Luka Modric's cross with a header from very close in, but a defender managed to get in the way and block the ball.

Croatia have been awarded a corner kick. Portugal's Rúben Neves was the player who conceded it.

Croatia's Ivan Perisic has been cautioned, with the referee producing the yellow card.

Portugal's Rúben Dias has won a free kick for his team in the defensive half of the pitch.

Ivan Perisic of Croatia is the player who committed the foul, handing Portugal the free kick opportunity.

Croatia make a late change in extra time as Andrej Kramaric is brought on to replace Mateo Kovacic.

Goal! Portugal 2, Croatia 1. Gonçalo Ramos powers a header from the heart of the penalty area into the bottom right corner. Rafael Leão supplied a precise cross to create the opportunity, and Ramos made full use of it to put Portugal 2-1 up.

Croatia make a change at the start of extra time: Josko Gvardiol is introduced as a substitute in place of Nikola Vlasic.

Gonçalo Ramos (Portugal) gets his head to a João Neves cross delivered from a corner, but his attempt from the left edge of the six-yard box flies high and wide to the right of the goal.

Portugal win a corner kick after Josip Stanisic sends the ball behind his own byline.

The fourth official has indicated that 10 minutes of stoppage time will be added beyond the regulation 90 minutes.

Mario Pasalic (Croatia) meets a Petar Sucic cross with a header from barely a few yards out, but the ball drifts just wide of the right post.

Renato Veiga (Portugal) rises to meet a Nuno Mendes cross from a corner kick but directs his close-range header wide to the left of the target.

Portugal win a corner kick, awarded after the ball goes off Ivan Perisic.

Portugal make a change — Rúben Neves steps onto the pitch as Cristiano Ronaldo is withdrawn from the action.

Croatia's attack is halted as Petar Sucic is flagged for offside.

Croatia earn a corner kick, conceded by Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

Igor Matanovic of Croatia tries his luck with a right-footed shot from a tight angle on the right flank, but Portugal's Diogo Costa gets down to his bottom right corner to keep it out.

Igor Matanovic of Croatia plants a header from the heart of the box, but the ball flies just over the bar. The chance came from a Luka Modric cross following a corner.

Mateo Kovacic of Croatia lets fly with a right-footed drive from beyond the box, directed at the top centre of the goal, but Diogo Costa of Portugal palms it away. Igor Matanovic had set him up with a headed lay-off.

Mateo Kovacic of Croatia drives a right-footed effort from range, but Portugal's Diogo Costa gets down to his bottom right to make the stop. Mario Pasalic had provided the assist.

Another corner kick for Croatia, once again given away by Diogo Costa.

Igor Matanovic of Croatia is penalised for a foul.

Portugal's Nélson Semedo wins a free kick deep in his own half.

The stoppage has ended and both sides are ready to resume play.

Play is briefly paused on the field for a scheduled drinks break.

Croatia make a change as Mario Pasalic comes on to take the place of Martin Baturina.

Level! Cristiano Ronaldo steps up and drives the penalty with his right foot straight down the middle of the goal, making it Portugal 1–1 Croatia.

Portugal are awarded a spot-kick after Renato Veiga is brought down inside the box.

Croatia's Nikola Vlasic is penalised for a foul inside his own box, handing Portugal the spot-kick.

Following a VAR review, the original call stands — Portugal have been confirmed the penalty.

In response to Croatia's against-the-run-of-play opener, head coach Roberto Martinez made four changes simultaneously with approximately thirty minutes still remaining on the clock.

Portugal earn a corner kick after Dominik Livakovic concedes it.

Gonçalo Ramos is brought into the action as João Cancelo is substituted off by Portugal.

Nélson Semedo enters the fray in place of Bruno Fernandes as Portugal continue to reshape their side.

Francisco Conceição is introduced as Pedro Neto makes his exit during Portugal's flurry of substitutions.

Bernardo Silva enters the pitch as Vitinha is withdrawn in one of Portugal's multiple changes.

Cristiano Ronaldo's advance is halted as the assistant referee raises the flag to rule him offside.

Luka Modric is booked with a yellow card after a heavy challenge draws the referee's attention.

Vitinha draws a foul in the defensive half, winning a free kick for his side.

Luka Modric is penalised for a foul on Vitinha, giving Portugal possession.

Petar Sucic fires a right-footed effort from the middle of the box, but Diogo Costa gets down to his bottom left to keep it out. Martin Baturina had created the opportunity.

Diogo Costa pushes the ball behind, conceding a corner kick to Croatia.

Rafael Leão unleashes a right-footed strike from outside the area and the ball crashes against the bar. Nuno Mendes had provided the assist for the chance.

Luka Modric is penalised once more for a foul, surrendering possession back to Portugal.

Bruno Fernandes is fouled in the attacking half, earning Portugal a free kick in a dangerous position.

Croatia's move breaks down as Nikola Vlasic is caught in an offside position.

Goal! Portugal 0, Croatia 1. Ivan Perisic steers a left-footed effort from the left channel of the penalty area straight into the centre of the net. Completely against the flow of the game and defying all expectations, Croatia find the back of the net with their very first shot on target! Ivan Perisic of Croatia registers his side's opening goal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 fixture against Portugal, played at Toronto Stadium in Toronto, Ontario on July 2, 2026.

Portugal's Vitinha is penalised for fouling an opponent.

Croatia's Mateo Kovacic earns a free kick in the defensive half of the pitch.

Portugal's Vitinha picks up a free kick in the attacking half of the field.

Igor Matanovic of Croatia gives away a free kick after fouling an opponent.

Nikola Vlasic of Croatia failed to convert from a corner, sending his right-footed effort from the left flank of the penalty area wide of the left post.

Mateo Kovacic of Croatia unleashed a left-footed strike from the left edge of the box, but Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa produced a fine stop in the bottom-left corner. The chance was created with the help of Igor Matanovic.

Croatia were awarded a corner kick, conceded by Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

The second half is now underway, with the scoreline reading Portugal 0, Croatia 0.

Croatia used the half-time interval to make a change, with Igor Matanovic coming on to replace Ante Budimir.

A full statistical summary of both sides' efforts has been made available at the conclusion of the first half. The infographic above lays out a comprehensive picture of how the opening 45 minutes played out between Portugal and Croatia.

The referee blows the whistle to bring the opening half to a close. The score remains Portugal 0, Croatia 0.

João Neves of Portugal is penalised for a foul, surrendering a free kick to the opposition.

Josip Sutalo of Croatia draws a foul and earns his side a free kick out on the right flank.

Ante Budimir wins a free kick for Croatia after being brought down on the left wing.

Rúben Dias of Portugal gives away a foul, allowing Croatia to pick up the free kick.

Ante Budimir of Croatia is penalised for a foul during this phase of play.

Rúben Dias secures a free kick for Portugal deep within their own defensive half.

Rafael Leão attempts a right-footed strike from the penalty area's left edge, but his effort sails high over the crossbar and the chance goes to waste.

The fourth official has held up the board to signal that four minutes of stoppage time will be added at the end of the first half.

Nuno Mendes wins a free kick for Portugal after being fouled along the left touchline.

Petar Sucic of Croatia is penalised for a foul, handing Portugal a free kick.

Portugal earn a corner kick after Josip Sutalo deflects the ball behind his own goal line.

Portugal win another corner after Josip Stanisic puts the ball out of play behind his own goal.

Bruno Fernandes picks up a free kick for Portugal in the attacking half of the field.

Petar Sucic of Croatia concedes a foul, and the referee awards the resulting set piece to Portugal.

Portugal's Vitinha earns his side a free kick out on the left flank.

Croatia's Nikola Vlasic gives away a foul, handing Portugal a set-piece opportunity.

Nuno Mendes drives in a right-footed effort from outside the penalty area, but the shot is blocked before it can trouble the keeper. The move was set up by João Cancelo.

Portugal are awarded a corner kick after Croatia's Ivan Perisic concedes it.

Cristiano Ronaldo meets the ball with a header from point-blank range, but it drifts just wide to the left of the post. João Cancelo had delivered a cross to fashion the chance.

Croatia's momentum is interrupted as Nikola Vlasic is flagged for offside.

Croatia's Martin Baturina cuts loose with a left-footed strike from beyond the box, but the effort is blocked. Petar Sucic had played him into the opportunity.

The stoppage has come to an end and both teams are ready to get back underway.

Play is briefly halted to allow the players a drinks break.

João Neves picks up the ball on the left side of the six-yard box and connects with his left foot, but the attempt clears the crossbar. The opportunity was crafted by Nuno Mendes, who swung in a cross following a corner.

Portugal earn another corner, this time after Croatia defender Marin Pongracic concedes it.

Croatia's Petar Sucic earns a free kick out on the right flank.

Portugal's Renato Veiga gives away a foul, handing the opposition a set piece.

Portugal defender Rúben Dias is cautioned with a yellow card after committing a reckless foul.

Croatia's Ante Budimir draws a free kick in the attacking half of the field.

Rúben Dias of Portugal concedes another foul, gifting Croatia a free kick.

A golden chance goes begging for Portugal. Nuno Mendes whips in a cross after a corner and Renato Veiga meets it with a header from the middle of the box, but the ball drifts over the crossbar.

Marin Pongracic's intervention concedes a corner kick for Portugal.

Experienced Croatia winger Ivan Perisic is fouled in his team's defensive half, winning his side a free kick.

Portugal's João Cancelo is penalised by the referee for a foul.

Cristiano Ronaldo unleashes a right-footed drive from beyond the penalty area, but a Croatian defender gets his body in the way to block it.

Croatia's Mateo Kovacic concedes a foul, handing Portugal a free-kick opportunity.

Portugal's Nuno Mendes earns a free kick in the Croatian half of the pitch.

Croatia squander a fine chance. Nikola Vlasic delivers a cross and Ante Budimir attacks it with a header from the heart of the penalty area, but the effort sails comfortably over the bar.

Portugal's João Cancelo picks up the ball after a corner and fires a right-footed shot from distance, but the attempt clears the top of the goal.

Portugal have been awarded a corner kick, with Dominik Livakovic responsible for conceding it.

Petar Sucic (Croatia) has been penalised for a foul, handing Portugal a set-piece opportunity.

Joao Neves (Portugal) has won a free kick for his side inside their own defensive half.

Vitinha (Portugal) attempted a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the effort was blocked before it could trouble the goalkeeper.

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) fired a right-footed shot from the left flank of the six-yard box, but the attempt was blocked before it could find the net.

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) drove a right-footed shot from the middle of the box towards goal, but Dominik Livakovic (Croatia) pulled off a fine save to keep it out from the centre of his goal. The chance was created with assistance from Rafael Leao.

Ante Budimir (Croatia) let fly with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, but the ball drifted narrowly to the left of goal. Nikola Vlasic was the creator of the chance.

The referee has set things in motion and the first half is now underway.

Both squads have revealed their starting elevens and the players are currently going through their pre-match warm-up routines on the pitch. Portugal: Diogo Costa, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao, Pedro Neto. Croatia: Dominik Livakovic, Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Josip Sutalo, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Nikola Vlasic, Martin Baturina, Petar Sucic, Ante Budimir, Ivan Perisic.