Portugal vs Croatia – Match preview and team news

Toronto Stadium hosts an all-European World Cup last 32 clash in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal and Croatia meet for the first time in the competition's history, with a round of 16 tie against Spain or Austria awaiting the winner.

Both sides finished as group runners-up — Portugal second in Group K behind Colombia, Croatia second in Group L behind England. Neither came through the group stage with their reputation entirely intact, but both carry the kind of knockout experience that makes them dangerous regardless of form.