The Portugal national team, led by Roberto Martínez, is preparing to face Croatia in the World Cup round of 16. Midfielder Vitinha highlighted the significance of the match, which could mark the farewell of Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric from the competition.

What's at stake?

The match between Portugal and Croatia will be played on Thursday (2) and could be the last game for one of the two football legends. The Portugal national team is seeking a spot in the quarterfinals and Vitinha asked fans to maintain their support.

The importance of unity

Vitinha emphasized that the unity between the team and the fans will be crucial for Portugal's success in the competition. The Portugal national team reaches the round of 16 after an irregular campaign in the group stage, with a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, but also with draws against DR Congo (1-1) and Colombia (0-0).

The next challenge

The Portugal national team has an important upcoming challenge, against Wales, at home, on September 24, 2026. Here are Portugal's recent results: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 |

The Portugal national team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games, and seeks to maintain the unbeaten streak.