Thursday, July 2, 2026
Kickoff 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Portugal vs Croatia - Thursday, July 2, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 83
Thu, Jul 2
Date
6:00 PM
Kickoff (ET)
Round of 32
Round
#83
Match
Where to watch Portugal vs Croatia
All countries →Official rights-holders by country. Streaming-only services and free-to-air channels are tagged.
- FOX(TV, English, FOX + FS1)
- Telemundo(TV, Spanish, Telemundo + Universo)
- Peacock(stream, Spanish, all 104 matches)
- FOX Sports App(stream, English, FOX live stream)
- BBC(TV, Free-to-air, BBC One/Two)
- BBC iPlayer(stream, Free)
- ITV(TV, Free-to-air, ITV1)
- ITVX(stream, Free)
- SBS(TV, Free-to-air)
- SBS On Demand(stream, Free)
- TF1(TV, Free-to-air)
- beIN Sports(TV, Premium)
- La 1 (RTVE)(TV, Free-to-air)
- RTVE Play(stream, Free)
- TV Pública(TV, Free-to-air)
- DSports(TV, Premium)
- Telefe(TV, Selected matches)
- KBS / MBC / SBS(TV, Pool coverage)
- Coupang Play(stream, Streaming)
Rights and channel assignments verified ahead of the tournament. Live channel for FOX (US English) and Telemundo (US Spanish) splits between primary and secondary networks per match . check the rights-holder's schedule on match day for the exact channel.
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Match-day essentials - SoFi Stadium
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. SoFi Stadium accepts only cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Cash-to-card kiosks available on the concourse.
Best way to get there
Metro K Line (recommended)
Light rail from downtown LA to Downtown Inglewood Station, then a 15-min walk or shuttle. About 45 min from downtown LA.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. SoFi is closer to LAX than to downtown LA - if you're flying in for a match, you can land 4 hours before kickoff and make it.
Venue
Los Angeles, California - 70,240 capacity - Open roof
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California is the most expensive stadium ever built at $5.5 billion. The futuristic venue features a translucent canopy roof, a 70,000 sq ft dual-sided video board - the largest in the world - and a design that captures the essence of Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Address
1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
About This Match
Portugal face Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Portugal are ranked #5 in the world and managed by Roberto Martínez; Croatia sit at #11 under Zlatko Dalić. The match kicks off at 15:00 local time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Portugal
Portugal arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo at the helm in what is expected to be his final tournament - a swansong for the most prolific international scorer in men's football history. Coach Roberto Martínez has built a tactically fluid squad with enormous depth and quality behind the veteran captain, including the elegant Bruno Fernandes, the mercurial João Félix, and the pacey Rafael Leão. Group K against Colombia, Uzbekistan, and DR Congo should be negotiated comfortably, giving Portugal the platform for a serious knockout campaign. Ronaldo's hunger for a first World Cup title to complete his trophy cabinet adds extraordinary motivation to the Portuguese camp.
Read Portugal preview →Croatia
Croatia, one of the greatest small-nation success stories in World Cup history, arrive at 2026 to defend the legacy of their extraordinary 2018 run to the final - and their remarkable third-place finishes in 1998 and 2022. Captain Luka Modrić, widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time, plays in his fifth World Cup at age 40, providing inspiration and technical leadership to a squad that will need his experience and class. Coach Zlatko Dalić has maintained Croatia's incredible run of tournament performances, with Joško Gvardiol emerging as one of Europe's best young defenders. Group L against England, Panama, and Ghana is Croatia's clearest path to the knockout rounds, where they become a different team entirely.
Read Croatia preview →Recent Form
Last results for Portugal and Croatia in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
Portugal
WW- Jun 10vs Nigeria2-1
- Jun 6vs Chile2-1
Croatia
WL- Jun 7vs Slovenia2-1
- Jun 2vs Belgium0-2
Where to Watch Portugal vs Croatia
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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Portugal vs Croatia - FAQ
When is Portugal vs Croatia in the 2026 World Cup?+
Portugal vs Croatia is on Thursday, July 2, 2026 with kickoff at 15:00 local time at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Where is Portugal vs Croatia being played?+
The match is at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Capacity 70,240, Open roof.
What round is Portugal vs Croatia?+
It's a Round of 32 match - match number 83 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to SoFi Stadium for Portugal vs Croatia?+
Metro K Line (recommended): Light rail from downtown LA to Downtown Inglewood Station, then a 15-min walk or shuttle. About 45 min from downtown LA.
What time should I arrive at SoFi Stadium?+
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. SoFi is closer to LAX than to downtown LA - if you're flying in for a match, you can land 4 hours before kickoff and make it.
What is Portugal's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Portugal is ranked #5 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Roberto Martínez. Their best World Cup result is 3rd Place.
What is Croatia's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Croatia is ranked #11 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Zlatko Dalić. Their best World Cup result is Runner-up.