Portugal HubThe Portugal national team may have their match against Croatia postponed due to a storm in Toronto. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, is scheduled for this Thursday.
What is happening?
The city of Toronto issued a storm warning, with a predicted start time of 3 pm and a duration of over eight hours.
Why is this important for Portugal?
The storm may affect the realization of the match, which is crucial for Portugal's classification in the round of 16.
What comes next?
The tournament organization will assess the situation and may decide to postpone the match or interrupt it if the storm is confirmed.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 |
Portugal comes from a sequence of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 matches, and seeks to maintain the unbeaten streak.
How does the storm protocol work?
The FIFA and North American sports authorities' storm protocol is strict and involves real-time monitoring of weather conditions.
Portugal has a next match scheduled against Wales on 2026-09-24, at home.
