Portugal and Croatia are set to clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup. Who will emerge victorious, and where can you watch the game live on TV and stream? This guide provides all the broadcasting information.
Two captains, two legendary players – but only one can continue dreaming of lifting the trophy after at least 90 minutes: Portugal and Croatia will face each other in the World Cup Round of 16, setting up a duel between Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric.
The former Real Madrid teammates will battle it out on Thursday night in Toronto for a spot in the quarterfinals, where they would face either Spain or Austria on Monday.
Where to watch Portugal vs. Croatia live on TV and stream: SPOX clarifies the broadcasting details, revealing whether ARD, ZDF, or MagentaTV will be airing this top match.
Portugal vs. Croatia Live Broadcast: ARD, ZDF, or MagentaTV?
Please note: Only MagentaTV will offer a live, full-length broadcast of Portugal vs. Croatia.
| Match | Portugal — Croatia |
| Date | Friday, July 3rd |
| Kick-off (German Time) | 1 AM |
| Venue | BMO Field, Toronto, Canada |
| Live Broadcast on Free-to-Air TV | — |
| Free Live Stream | — |
| Live Broadcast on Pay-TV / Subscription Live Stream | MagentaTV |
No Free-to-Air Broadcast for Portugal vs. Croatia
If you tune into ARD or ZDF expecting to see CR7 and company face Modric and his team, you’ll be disappointed. The public broadcasters will not be showing this World Cup match.
While the public broadcasters are showing the tournament live, they are only offering a total of 30 games in their live schedule. Portugal vs. Croatia is unfortunately not among these 60 matches.
MagentaTV, on the other hand, holds the rights to all 104 games of this World Cup. With the Telekom service, you can watch every encounter taking place in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. However, an active subscription is required.
On MagentaTV, Alex Klich will be your commentator for this Round of 16 clash. The tournament’s hosts are Johannes B. Kerner and Laura Wontorra, who, along with experts Mats Hummels, Thomas Müller, and Jürgen Klopp, will analyze and discuss the games. They will be at different locations, sometimes with Wontorra and sometimes with Kerner. Müller and Hummels are often seen with Wontorra, while Kerner frequently teams up with Klopp.
Football Live Today: Portugal vs. Croatia Live on MagentaTV
- Broadcast Start: July 3rd, 0:00 AM
- Hosts: Johannes B. Kerner, Laura Wontorra
- Experts: Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Müller, Mats Hummels
- Commentator: Alex Klich
2026 World Cup Round of 16 Schedule
| Date | Match |
| June 28th, 9 PM | South Africa — Canada |
| June 29th, 7 PM | Brazil — Japan |
| June 29th, 10:30 PM | Germany — Paraguay |
| June 30th, 3 AM | Netherlands — Morocco |
| June 30th, 7 PM | Ivory Coast — Norway |
| June 30th, 11 PM | France — Sweden |
| July 1st, 3 AM | Mexico — Ecuador |
| July 1st, 6 PM | England — DR Congo |
| July 1st, 10 PM | Belgium — Senegal |
| July 2nd, 2 AM | USA — Bosnia |
| July 2nd, 9 PM | Spain — Austria |
| July 3rd, 1 AM | Portugal — Croatia |
| July 3rd, 5 AM | Switzerland — Algeria |
| July 3rd, 8 PM | Australia — Egypt |
| July 4th, 12 AM | Argentina — Cape Verde |
| July 4th, 3:30 AM | Colombia — Ghana |