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01 Jul 2026, 06:28 GMT+10
Toronto [Canada], July 1 (ANI): Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal has touched down in Toronto for their Round 32 FIFA World Cup clash against Croatia.
Portugal finished second in Group K behind Colombia and comes into the clash in mixed form, with one win and two draws in their last three matches. Croatia, meanwhile, secured second place in Group L with two wins and a loss en route to the knockout stage.
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The winner of this match will face the winner of Spain vs Austria in the round of 16.
Colombia and Portugal played out a tense 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash in Miami, a result that confirmed Colombia as group winners while Portugal settled for second place. Colombia entered the match on six points and needed only a draw to top the group, while Portugal, on four points, required a win to secure first place. This is Colombia's first-ever goalless draw in a World Cup match.
The result confirmed Colombia's position at the top of Group K with six points, while Portugal finished second on four points. Both teams, however, progressed to the round of 32.
While Ronaldo matched another FIFA World Cup milestone despite Portugal being held to a goalless draw by Colombia in their final Group K fixture on Saturday (Local Time).
According to Opta Analyst, the 41-year-old Portugal captain made his 25th FIFA World Cup appearance, drawing level with Germany great Lothar Matthaus for the second-most appearances in the tournament's history.
Only Argentina captain Lionel Messi, with 29 appearances, has featured in more World Cup matches than Ronaldo. (ANI)
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