Where to Watch Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup Today? Next Match, Start Time, TV Channels and Streams
You can watch Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on RTP / Sport TV and official local listings. Portugal’s next match is the Round of 32 tie against Croatia on 3 July 2026, at 12:00 AM Portugal time / 7:00 PM ET.
| Quick fact | Portugal detail |
|---|---|
| Team | Portugal national football team |
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Round | Round of 32 |
| Latest result | Colombia 0 – 0 Portugal |
| Next match | Portugal vs Croatia |
| Kickoff | Friday, 3 July 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · 12:00 AM Portugal time |
| Venue | Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
| Main route | RTP / Sport TV and official local listings |
Where Can I Watch Portugal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?
Portugal FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage continues through RTP / Sport TV and official local listings. The Portugal national football team now move from group-stage planning into a knockout match against Croatia. Fans should check the final TV tile on matchday because Round of 32 allocation can move between main channels and streaming apps.
The next confirmed fixture is Portugal vs Croatia at Toronto Stadium, Toronto. The kickoff is 7:00 PM ET and 12:00 AM Portugal time. Croatia viewers should follow HRT and their official local listings before the pre-match show starts.
RTP remains the main Portugal route to verify before kickoff. Supporters should test the TV signal, app login and casting device early because knockout matches attract heavier traffic than group games. A backup official route matters if the main app slows near lineups.
The synced card above uses FIFA match ID 400021526 and refreshes from the FIFA calendar feed. Scores should move from 0 – 0 to the live or final score when FIFA updates the match data. The card buttons point to the verified viewing routes for both countries in the tie.
| Country / Region | TV channel | Live stream | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | RTP / Sport TV | RTP Play / Sport TV Multiscreen | Mixed |
| Croatia | HRT | HRTi | Mixed |
| USA English | FOX / FS1 | FOX One / FOX Sports app | No |
| USA Spanish | Telemundo / Universo | Peacock | No |
| Canada | CTV / TSN / RDS | TSN+ / CTV apps / RDS | Mixed |
| Australia | SBS / SBS VICELAND | SBS On Demand | Yes |
| United Kingdom | BBC / ITV allocation by match | BBC iPlayer / ITVX | Yes |
| Global | Official rights-holder listings | Official broadcaster apps | Mixed |
How to Watch Portugal vs Croatia Online
Portugal fans should start with RTP Play / Sport TV Multiscreen and official local listings before checking any online stream. Free access depends on the final broadcaster allocation and local rights package. Fans outside both countries need the licensed broadcaster in their current country.
The clean setup takes a few minutes. Open the official platform, search for Portugal vs Croatia, confirm the selected channel and keep the stream ready before the pre-match show. Fans using mobile data should test video quality before kickoff.
Shared viewing works best when the TV route and mobile route are both ready. Households should confirm commentary language, device limits and casting access. Travellers should use local official listings if their home-country app blocks access abroad.
- Open the official broadcaster app in your country.
- Search for Portugal vs Croatia or FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Confirm the Round of 32 match tile and kickoff time.
- Start the stream before lineups and pre-match coverage begin.
Portugal World Cup 2026 Results and Round of 32 Schedule
Portugal reached the knockout phase after the group stage. The latest confirmed result before the Round of 32 was Colombia 0 – 0 Portugal. The next match now carries knockout pressure because the winner moves into the Round of 16.
FIFA lists Portugal vs Croatia as Portugal’s next confirmed match. The article card should be refreshed again after the final whistle so the score, status and any next-round route do not stay stale.
| Match | Date | Kickoff ET | Fixture | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | 17 June 2026 | 1:00 PM ET | Portugal vs  DR Congo | Portugal 1 – 1 DR Congo | Houston Stadium |
| G2 | 23 June 2026 | 1:00 PM ET | Portugal vs  Uzbekistan | Portugal 5 – 0 Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium |
| G3 | 28 June 2026 | 7:30 PM ET |  Colombia vs Portugal | Colombia 0 – 0 Portugal | Miami Stadium |
| Detail | Portugal next match |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Portugal vs Croatia |
| Round | Round of 32 |
| Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:00 AM Portugal time · 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
| Broadcast route | Portugal: RTP / Sport TV · Croatia: HRT |
What Should Portugal Fans Know Before the Round of 32?
Portugal need a cleaner matchday setup than the group stage because knockout games can move quickly into extra time or penalties. Fans should keep the official TV channel, streaming app and live score card ready before kickoff.
Croatia bring their own broadcast demand into the tie, so app traffic may rise near kickoff. The safest route is to open the official stream early, confirm the language feed and avoid switching devices once the match feed starts.
The Round of 32 also changes how viewers should follow score updates. A tied match after regular time can continue, so fans should not leave after 90 minutes unless FIFA confirms full time and the winner.
- Portugal national football team reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.
- Portugal next play Croatia on 3 July 2026.
- Portugal vs Croatia kicks off at 7:00 PM ET and 12:00 AM Portugal time.
- RTP is the main Portugal viewing route to check before kickoff.
- HRT is the Croatia viewing route for this knockout match.
- FIFA lists the match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto.
Frequently Asked Questions – Watching Portugal at World Cup 2026
Portugal now have a confirmed Round of 32 match against Croatia. These answers focus on legal TV channels, kickoff time, live streams and the synced FIFA card.
Where can I watch Portugal in the Round of 32?
Portugal viewers should check RTP / Sport TV and official local listings, with final match placement confirmed before kickoff.
What channel is Portugal vs Croatia on?
Portugal viewers should check RTP / Sport TV. Croatia viewers should check HRT and official local listings.
What time does Portugal play Croatia?
Portugal play Croatia on 3 July 2026, at 12:00 AM Portugal time and 7:00 PM ET.
Is Portugal's Round of 32 match confirmed by FIFA?
FIFA lists Portugal vs Croatia in the Round of 32 with match ID 400021526.
Can I watch Portugal World Cup matches free?
Free access depends on local allocation. Portugal viewers should check RTP / Sport TV and official listings before kickoff.
Update this Portugal viewing guide after the Croatia match so the score card, result line and next confirmed fixture stay current. The next refresh should follow FIFA’s final match status for Portugal vs Croatia.
