Where to Watch Croatia in 2026 FIFA World Cup Today? Next Match, Start Time, TV Channels and Streams
You can watch Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on HRT and official local listings. Croatia’s next match is the Round of 32 tie against Portugal on 3 July 2026, at 1:00 AM Croatia time / 7:00 PM ET.
| Quick fact | Croatia detail |
|---|---|
| Team | Croatia national football team |
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Round | Round of 32 |
| Latest result | Croatia 2 – 1 Ghana |
| Next match | Portugal vs Croatia |
| Kickoff | Friday, 3 July 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · 1:00 AM Croatia time |
| Venue | Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
| Main route | HRT and official local listings |
Where Can I Watch Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?
Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage continues through HRT and official local listings. The Croatia national football team now move from group-stage planning into a knockout match against Portugal. 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 1:00 AM Croatia time. Portugal viewers should follow RTP / Sport TV and their official local listings before the pre-match show starts.
HRT remains the main Croatia 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? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | HRT | HRTi | Mixed |
| Portugal | RTP / Sport TV | RTP Play / Sport TV Multiscreen | 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 Croatia vs Portugal Online
Croatia fans should start with HRTi 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.
Croatia World Cup 2026 Results and Round of 32 Schedule
Croatia reached the knockout phase after the group stage. The latest confirmed result before the Round of 32 was Croatia 2 – 1 Ghana. The next match now carries knockout pressure because the winner moves into the Round of 16.
FIFA lists Portugal vs Croatia as Croatia’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 | 4:00 PM ET |  England vs Croatia | England 4 – 2 Croatia | Dallas Stadium |
| G2 | 24 June 2026 | 7:00 PM ET |  Panama vs Croatia | Panama 0 – 1 Croatia | Toronto Stadium |
| G3 | 27 June 2026 | 5:00 PM ET | Croatia vs  Ghana | Croatia 2 – 1 Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium |
| Detail | Croatia next match |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Portugal vs Croatia |
| Round | Round of 32 |
| Date | 3 July 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 AM Croatia time · 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
| Broadcast route | Croatia: HRT · Portugal: RTP / Sport TV |
What Should Croatia Fans Know Before the Round of 32?
Croatia 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.
Portugal 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.
- Croatia national football team reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.
- Croatia next play Portugal on 3 July 2026.
- Portugal vs Croatia kicks off at 7:00 PM ET and 1:00 AM Croatia time.
- HRT is the main Croatia viewing route to check before kickoff.
- RTP is the Portugal viewing route for this knockout match.
- FIFA lists the match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto.
Frequently Asked Questions – Watching Croatia at World Cup 2026
Croatia now have a confirmed Round of 32 match against Portugal. These answers focus on legal TV channels, kickoff time, live streams and the synced FIFA card.
Where can I watch Croatia in the Round of 32?
Croatia viewers should check HRT and official local listings, with final match placement confirmed before kickoff.
What channel is Portugal vs Croatia on?
Croatia viewers should check HRT. Portugal viewers should check RTP / Sport TV and official local listings.
What time does Croatia play Portugal?
Croatia play Portugal on 3 July 2026, at 1:00 AM Croatia time and 7:00 PM ET.
Is Croatia'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 Croatia World Cup matches free?
Free access depends on local allocation. Croatia viewers should check HRT and official listings before kickoff.
Update this Croatia viewing guide after the Portugal 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.
