Portugal deploys its heavy weapons…Ronaldo and Leo campaign to storm Croatia’s strongholds

Portugal face their counterpart Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 in a blazing European summit clash at BMO Field.

A clash that cannot be split into two halves as the winner will continue their dream World Cup journey to face Spain in the round of 16, while the loser will exit the tournament in the first qualifying round.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has revealed an attacking line-up led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo alongside Rafael Leao and Bruno Fernandes, relying on Vitinho and Joao Neves to set the pace in midfield.

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa.

Defense: Ruben Diaz – Renato Vega – Joao Cancelo – Nuno Mendes.

Midfield: Bruno Fernandez – Joao Neves – Vitinha.

Attack. Cristiano Ronaldo – Rafael Leo – Pedro Neto.

The composition of the Croatian national team is as follows.

Goalkeeper: Dominik Livakovic.

Defense: Josip Stanisic – Marin Pongracic – Josip Sutalo.

Midfield: Mateo Kovacic – Luka Modric – Nikola Vlasic – Martin Baturina – Petar Suchic.

Attack: Ante Budimir – Ivan Perisic.