| Match Summary | |
| Match | Portugal vs Croatia |
| Tournament | 2026 World Cup |
| Date | Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM (ET) / 4:00 PM (PT) |
| TV Channels | FOX, Telemundo |
| Live Stream | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium |
How to watch Portugal vs Croatia in the USA
Viewers in the United States can watch the action live on FOX and Telemundo through traditional cable and satellite providers.
The match is also streaming on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock Premium. Don’t miss the action.
Can I watch Portugal vs Croatia for free?
Fans across the United States can stream this exciting matchup live on Fubo and DirecTV Stream, with both platforms offering eligible new users a free five-day trial.
Available nationwide, both services let viewers enjoy every decisive moment of the match from the opening whistle through the final seconds.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
A spot in the Round of 16 is on the line, but the stakes are even higher when Portugal and Croatia square off in a matchup loaded with star power.
Portugal advanced after a solid group-stage campaign, finishing second behind Colombia, while Croatia rebounded from an opening 4-2 loss to England with back-to-back wins over Panama and Ghana to claim the runner-up spot in its group.
With two of Europe’s top national teams meeting in a win-or-go-home clash, all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, as one of the game’s legendary icons could be making his final appearance in the tournament.
Nuno Mendes of Portugal – Michael Steele/Getty Images
Portugal vs Croatia: Predicted Lineups
Portugal (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Gonçalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Francisco Conceicao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao.
Croatia (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic; Josip Stanisic, Duje Caleta-Car, Josko Gvardiol, Martin Erlic; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric; Petar Sucic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic; Andrej Kramaric.
What time is the Portugal vs Croatia match?
The match kicks off today, July 2, at 7:00 PM (ET). For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:
Eastern Time: 7:00 PM
Central Time: 6:00 PM
Mountain Time: 5:00 PM
Pacific Time: 4:00 PM
