Portugal are set to face Croatia in a knockout round fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed to start the match.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s starting lineup for the knockout stage encounter against Croatia at the ongoing 2026 World Cup. Further details regarding the precise venue and kick-off time were still developing at the time of publication, as the source material consisted of live match updates.

The fixture forms part of the tournament’s knockout phase, in which elimination applies upon defeat. Both Portugal and Croatia have advanced to this stage of the competition.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament features an expanded format with 48 participating nations.