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The Portuguese national team, Portugal, will face Croatia in the World Cup round of 16 after drawing with Colombia. The draw with Colombia will allow for a rematch of the Euro 2016 round of 16.
What happened?
Portugal drew with Colombia and finished the group stage in second place.
Why is this important for Portugal?
Croatia started with a loss to England, but won the next two games: Panama and Ghana.
What's next?
If Portugal beats Croatia, it could face a Iberian derby against Spain in the round of 16.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 |
Portugal's recent form is 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games. The next game is against Wales, at home, on 2026-09-24.
Game analysis
Croatia has a strong team, with players like Luka Modric, and Portugal will need to be well prepared to win.
The Portuguese national team has a history of tough games against Croatia, including the win in the Euro 2016 round of 16, with a goal from Ricardo Quaresma in the 117th minute.
Group stage conclusion
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup was marked by exciting games and unexpected results. Portugal finished the group stage in second place and is now preparing to face Croatia in the round of 16.
