2026 World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia, probable lineups

02.07.26 FT World Cup

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Croatia

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This is one of the standout clashes of the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Portugal and Croatia are set to face off tonight at Toronto's BMO Field.

With his entire squad available, Roberto Martinez could opt for the returns of Dalot, Joao Neves, and Silva in his starting eleven. On the other side, Vatreni head coach Zlatko Dalic can also call on all his key players, including Modric, Kovacic, and Perisic.

The probable lineups for both teams.

Portugal: Costa - Dalot, Dias, Veiga, Mendes - Vitinha, J. Neves - Silva, Fernandes, Neto - Ronaldo (c).

Croatia: Livakovic - Stanisic, Pongracic, Sutalo, Perisic - Modric (c), Kovacic - Vlasic, Sucic, Baturina - Budimir.

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