World Cup 2026: Portugal and Croatia level at halftime (0-0)

Portugal and Croatia are level 0-0 at halftime in their 2026 World Cup round-of-16 clash at BMO Field in Toronto.

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Illustration du match Portugal VS Croatie, le 03/07/2026 00:00, stade Toronto Stadium
Illustration du match Portugal VS Croatie, le 03/07/2026 00:00, stade Toronto Stadium
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The 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match between Portugal and Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto is goalless at halftime, after a balanced first half ended 0-0.

The match, marked by a yellow card shown to Rúben Dias in the 17th minute, has yet to produce a goalscorer despite several attempts from both sides. The score reflects the caution of both teams in this knockout match.

Portugal have enjoyed territorial dominance with 65% possession, registering 7 shots, only one of them on target, compared with 3 total shots for Croatia, also with just one on target. The Portuguese midfield block, led by Vitinha and João Neves, is trying to dictate the tempo, while the Croatian side is prioritizing defensive solidity around Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić.

In goal, Diogo Costa and Dominik Livaković have both stood out with one save each, ensuring the score remains goalless. On the disciplinary front, the only booking of the half was handed to Portuguese center-back Rúben Dias, who will need to stay alert in the second half.

This solid but unspectacular first half points to a more open second period, with forwards Cristiano Ronaldo and Ante Budimir expected to break open this tight contest.

Portugal
Finished Toronto Stadium
Croatia
03/07/2026 00:00 Round of 32
Fil du match
  1. 17'Carton jaune - R. DiasPortugal, 17e
  2. 46'Remplacement - A. Budimir (remplace I. Matanovic)Croatie, 46e
  3. 53'But - I. PerisicCroatie, 53e
  4. 59'Carton jaune - L. ModricCroatie, 59e
  5. 61'VAR - C. RonaldoPortugal, 61e
  6. 62'Remplacement - Vitinha (remplace B. Silva)Portugal, 62e
  7. 63'Remplacement - P. Neto (remplace F. Conceicao)Portugal, 63e
  8. 63'Remplacement - B. Fernandes (remplace N. Semedo)Portugal, 63e
  9. 63'Remplacement - J. Cancelo (remplace G. Ramos)Portugal, 63e
  10. 68'But - C. RonaldoPortugal, 68e
  11. 68'Remplacement - M. Baturina (remplace M. Pasalic)Croatie, 68e
  12. 81'VAR - P. SucicCroatie, 81e
  13. 81'Remplacement - C. Ronaldo (remplace R. Neves)Portugal, 81e
  14. 90+2'Remplacement - N. Vlasic (remplace J. Gvardiol)Croatie, 90+2e
  15. 90+4'But - G. Ramos (passe R. Leao)Portugal, 90+4e
  16. 90+6'Remplacement - M. Kovacic (remplace A. Kramaric)Croatie, 90+6e
  17. 90+8'Carton jaune - I. PerisicCroatie, 90+8e
  18. 90+13'VAR - J. GvardiolCroatie, 90+13e
Les chiffres du match
  • Tirs cadres : Portugal 3 / Croatia 6
  • Tirs : Portugal 15 / Croatia 13
  • Possession : Portugal 60% / Croatia 40%
  • Corners : Portugal 9 / Croatia 5
  • Fautes : Portugal 6 / Croatia 12
  • Cartons jaunes : Portugal 1 / Croatia 2
  • Passes : Portugal 577 / Croatia 366
  • Precision des passes : Portugal 91% / Croatia 85%
  • xG : Portugal 2.18 / Croatia 1.32
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