- Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal (Group K runner-up) will face Croatia (Group L runner-up) in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET in Toronto.
- Croatia arrive with strong recent form — 2018 runners-up and 2022 third place — and clinched their spot with a win over Ghana; their fans have been packing Toronto Stadium.
- Luka Modrić remains influential at 40, while young Martin Baturina has emerged as Croatia’s breakout star — key matchups to watch.
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